Location: Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, United States
White Fawn Farm is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, that provides individualized equine therapeutic programs for families dealing with disabilities and other life challenges. The organization describes its setting as a tranquil place of restoration and joy, with sessions that may include working with horses on the ground, on horseback, or in a horse carriage.
About This Program
White Fawn Farm offers personalized equine therapeutic programming designed to support participants with a wide range of needs. Its mission is to enrich the lives of families dealing with special needs and other life challenges through individualized equine therapeutic programs, with a focus on safe, consistent instruction delivered by trained instructors and volunteers.
The program includes both mounted and unmounted activities, as well as therapeutic carriage driving and equine assisted learning. Sessions are designed to help participants build confidence, independence, empathy, physical stamina, and functional life skills through regular interaction with horses.
Services Offered
- Therapeutic riding
- Therapeutic carriage driving
- Equine assisted learning (EAL)
- Summer programs
- Ground-based horse interaction
Who They Serve
White Fawn Farm may be a good fit for:
- Children and adults with disabilities
- Individuals with learning disabilities
- People with physical weakness or limitations
- Individuals experiencing social difficulties
- People dealing with depression or anxiety
- Participants with sensory, emotional, or other special challenges
Facility and Setting
White Fawn Farm operates from Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, in a peaceful farm setting designed to support therapeutic equine activities.
- Covered riding arena with lighting
- Extended lesson hours with fewer weather-related cancellations
- Lessons offered on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
- Safe, calm, and supportive environment
- Volunteer-supported program operations
What Makes Them Unique
White Fawn Farm stands out for its individualized approach and its inclusion of therapeutic carriage driving alongside traditional therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning.
- Offers both mounted and unmounted equine activities
- Includes therapeutic carriage driving as an added service option
- Supports participants who may not be best suited for mounted-only programs
- Emphasizes a calm, restorative farm environment
- Provides family-centered support and flexible programming