Horses of Hope Oregon

Horses of Hope Oregon is a nonprofit therapeutic riding center based in Turner, serving the mid-Willamette Valley and surrounding counties. Founded in 1988, it is Oregon’s longest continuously operating equine-assisted services program. Its mission is to promote health, happiness, and healing through horses, offering a safe, supportive, and accessible environment for people with diverse physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Programs include Therapeutic Horsemanship, Equine-Assisted Learning, and Horses for Heroes, along with a summer camp. Sessions are designed to support participants’ individual goals, with instructors, volunteers, and therapy horses contributing to each experience. The organization’s horses are valued for their dependable, caring nature and the sense of connection they can foster.

Horses of Hope Oregon also welcomes volunteers, invites community members to events and fundraisers, and accepts donations to support its horses, facilities, volunteers, and services. Participants and prospective volunteers can contact the center to learn about getting involved. Through its programs and community partnerships, the organization works to make therapeutic equine experiences available to people across its service area.