CORRAL

10/20/2026

Share to help folks find our awesome community of Raleigh equine volunteers (and our awesome Raleigh herd). ❤️🐴

https://corralriding.org/volunteer/

10/13/2026

What a magical evening! ✨🎨🐴

Last week, we gathered to celebrate our youth and their experiences through art created by the amazing folks of CraftingChange ❤️

Early in our partnership, Crafting Change asked for themes to guide the creation of artwork about CORRAL.

We put this question in front of our students, and they shared so many powerful ideas: peer pressure, bullying, mental health, injustice. But also - resilience, healing, and finding your own path.

In addition to inviting CORRAL teens to inform the creation of their art, Crafting Change gave students the opportunity to contribute to the show. Each farm made a collaborative collage piece reflecting what CORRAL means to them. 🤲✨

All proceeds from the evening's art sales were donated to support CORRAL programs. Together, we raised over $3700! ⭐️

We are so grateful for this partnership and all the folks that made this event not just a success, but a delight. Thank you!

It's not too late to make an impact - you can support CORRAL's critical work by making a gift today at corralriding.org/give 🌱

10/12/2026

It's one of our most-asked questions: so let's talk about it. ✨🐴

CORRAL's community of champions, staff, families, students, and alumni know there are so many answers to the question: "Why horses?"

This post shares our core answer: because they are built for relationship. ❤️

We invite you to learn more about our horses and their impact! Check out our latest annual report at https://corralriding.org/annual-reports/ 📖

And - tell us your thoughts! What is your answer to the question: "Why horses?"

10/06/2026

Did you know? CORRAL is an approved NC State Employees Combined Campaign charity!

For over 40 years, the SECC has provided a convenient and trusted way for state employees and retirees to support causes ranging from local to global. 🌱🌎

CORRAL is honored to be among the charities vetted and trusted by SECC for 2026.

For CORRAL, support from the community of folks dedicated to serving North Carolina translates into changed odds for the youth we serve. ❤️

It's a big deal to have such a big group investing in the communities they live in. After all, the State of North Carolina is NC's largest employer (over 130,000 people)! 😯

Even if you don't work for NC, you can still make an impact through SECC. Share this post to help us reach the NC employees and retirees in your life - and let them know their impact matters! ⭐️🐴

www.ncsecc.org

09/30/2026

Our latest annual report is LIVE! 📣🐴

There are so many things we're excited to share with you. Inside the 2025-2026 CORRAL Annual Report, you'll find:

🔍 a deeper look into WHY horses are the foundation of our therapeutic work

🌱 data celebrating the growth of our students and the dedication of our champions

📖 research that shines a light on the bigger picture of access to mental health resources in North Carolina

We also took this year's report as an opportunity to celebrate one of our CORRAL horses. She truly embodies the dedication and tenacity of our wonderful community. ✨🐴

⭐️ OUR ANNUAL REPORT: corralriding.org/annual-reports/

09/27/2026

📣🐴 Here are three exciting opportunities to have a ball AND make a difference. Dare we say, make a difference BY having a ball? That's a real win-win scenario. 🏆🏆

Check out these upcoming events at CORRAL and beyond (and stay tuned for more fall fun).

🗓️ Get more info and RSVP at corralriding.org/events
💌 Share this post to let your people know they're invited, too!
💬 Let us know: where will we see you this fall?

09/26/2026

Today we were part of the Engage Raleigh Expo organized by City of Raleigh - Government. It is always a privilege to share CORRAL's mission and work.

This is CORRAL's second year connecting with the Raleigh community in this space. This time we decided to do something a little different. Instead of simply telling folks about CORRAL, we wanted to connect them with the youth we serve.

So, we asked a question and invited folks to share their response with our students.

⭐️ If you could talk to your teenage self, what would you say?

We heard from people of all ages and backgrounds. They thought about who they were as a teen, what they needed to hear, what they struggled with, and how they grew. As they wrote, they thought about CORRAL's youth. How might a message to their past self impact a young person navigating the world today?

They shared generously and beautifully.

Thank you to everyone who shared with us and our CORRAL students. Thank you to the City of Raleigh for inviting us to take part in this wonderful event! And, thank YOU for being part of our community. ❤️🐴

09/24/2026

We wanted to share this powerful video from the NCSU Literacy and Community Initiative 📝📖

You'll hear from Angela Wiseman, Associate Professor of Literacy Education and Director of the Literacy and Community Initiative. You'll also hear from Refugee Hope Partners and CORRAL students as they reflect on their experiences in LCI's program. ✨

CORRAL has been privileged to partner with LCI over the last several years. For our students, who have often been silenced by injustice and trauma, the opportunity and encouragement to write and publish their own stories is an empowering, life-giving experience.

Our gratitude for LCI is entwined with in our love for Dr. Crystal Chen Lee. She was - and is - a blessing to our mission in many ways. As a CORRAL board member and vice-chair, Crystal's vision and dedication to our youth shaped the organization's work during a critical time of growth and transition. She helped guide CORRAL with the same faith, wisdom, and joy that inspired her to found and lead the Literacy and Community Initiative at NC State.

We are so excited to see the art, stories, and growth from our students as they embark on this new program year with LCI! We look forward to celebrating their voices and feeling Crystal's impact in their art and words. ❤️

The Literacy and Community Initiative (LCI), a collaboration betwee...

09/23/2026

CORRAL is now part of the Cary Chamber 🎉✨

We're looking forward to building more connections in the community - our work is more informed, effective, and joyful when we do it together!

Interested in connecting with CORRAL? Community Outreach Manager Laila Payton is your new bestie. You can find her on the farm planning amazing events, coordinating outreach opportunities, and occasionally taking part in an impromptu photoshoot (to show off our cool new Chamber of Commerce plaque!).

Connect with us at [email protected] ❤️🐴