HOPE Equestrian Center
Eagle Point, Oregon
HOPE Equestrian Center is a nonprofit in Eagle Point, Oregon, that provides therapeutic riding for people with special needs in Southern Oregon. Established in 1988, it serves the Rogue Valley with weekly riding programs and educational horse camps.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Weekly riding programs
- Educational horse camps with Kids Unlimited
- Adopt-a-horse sponsorship
- People with special needs
- People with disabilities
- Families in the Rogue Valley and Southern Oregon
More about this center
About the Program
HOPE stands for Horses Offering People Excellence. According to its website, therapeutic riding gives many people with disabilities the chance to achieve things previously considered beyond their capabilities.
Angie Ballard is the executive director. The center typically serves 60 to 65 clients each week through its regular riding programs and offers services 49 weeks a year. Its educational horse camps, run with Kids Unlimited, take nine children per session. The center provides helmets and boots to participants who need them.
Support and Funding
HOPE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 93-0978737) and has held tax-exempt status since 1992. Fundraisers and community donations, including its Race for HOPE Derby Night, help the center serve families who need help with the cost.
Supporters can also adopt one of the center's horses, which the website lists at $300 a month or $3,600 a year.
Location
HOPE Equestrian Center is at 77 Riley Rd, Eagle Point, OR 97524, in the Rogue Valley of Jackson County. Its riding facility hosts all of its riding sessions. The mailing address is P.O. Box 396, Eagle Point, OR 97524.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for riding at HOPE Equestrian Center?
Call (541) 776-0878 or email info@hopeequestrian.com to ask about openings, enrollment and current rates.
Can families get help with the cost?
The center says its fundraisers and donations help it serve families who need help with the cost. Contact the office to ask what help is available.
Does the center provide riding gear?
Yes. The center provides helmets and boots to participants who need them.
Does HOPE run horse camps?
Yes. It runs educational horse camps with Kids Unlimited, with nine children per session.
Location
Eagle Point, Oregon 97524
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.