Quarter Moon Acres Inc
Amery, Wisconsin
Quarter Moon Acres is a Christ-centered 501(c)(3) nonprofit equine therapy center on a farm in Amery, Wisconsin. Founded in 2014, it offers therapeutic riding and other horse activities for children and adults with physical, developmental, emotional and mental health challenges, plus a horsemanship program for veterans and first responders. Its motto is "Turning Disabilities Into Abilities."
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted activities: grooming and groundwork
- Hooves for Heroes horsemanship program for veterans
- Adopt-a-Horse and rider sponsorship
- Volunteer program
- Children and adults with physical disabilities
- People with autism, Down syndrome or developmental delays
- People with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression or PTSD
- People with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida or stroke
- Veterans and first responders
More about this center
About the Program
Sessions run about 60 minutes and are structured around each participant's goals, which the center says are set with input from doctors, therapists, instructors and parents. Depending on the rider, a session may include grooming, groundwork or riding, with instructors and volunteers working alongside each horse.
Riding lessons are held on Tuesday afternoons and evenings from spring into fall, weather permitting. The season wraps up with a client fun show at the farm.
Hooves for Heroes
Launched in 2024, Hooves for Heroes is an introduction to horsemanship for veterans and first responders. Participants learn grooming and tacking, horse health and behavior, groundwork and basic riding, either one-on-one or in groups that can include family members. Veterans can take part at their own pace. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
The Horses and Staff
Quarter Moon Acres was founded by Patti Andersen and Karole Lee. According to the center, Patti Andersen became a PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructor in 2017.
The Meet the Horses page lists seven horses, including Arabian, Quarter Horse and Appendix Quarter Horse mares and geldings. Two have been with the program since 2015, and some were donated.
Volunteering
Volunteers lead horses, sidewalk beside riders, groom, help with barn chores and work at special events. Some come early on Tuesdays to get the horses ready. No horse experience is needed, and the center holds a volunteer orientation each spring before lessons begin.
Location
Quarter Moon Acres is at 1347 55th Ave., Amery, WI 54001, in Polk County in western Wisconsin.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for riding lessons?
Call Patti at 715-554-0748 or email qtrmoonacres@yahoo.com to ask about openings and getting started.
Who can take part?
The program serves children and adults with physical, developmental, emotional and mental health challenges. Veterans and first responders can join Hooves for Heroes.
How much do sessions cost?
Contact the center at 715-554-0748 or qtrmoonacres@yahoo.com to ask about current rates. Donors can also sponsor a rider or a horse.
When are lessons held?
Therapeutic riding lessons are held on Tuesday afternoons and evenings in sessions from spring into fall, weather permitting.
Location
Amery, Wisconsin 54001
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.