The Barn Closet

The Barn Closet Providing challenged riders the opportunity to have show clothing for local shows and photography sessions. The Barn Closet is a Nonprofit IRS 501(c)3

I was inspired by an article that I found online talking about how the APHA breed was beginning to offer a "class" in their shows for challenged riders to participate in from local therapeutic riding centers. The kids were able to walk through as if they were showing (handlers and assistants of course walking right next to them) and the announcer would talk about their likes and such. They were al

l dressed up in beautiful showmanship clothing that had been donated to the riding center for the occasion. My passion is photography and so as this article burned on my heart, the idea came to me that I could do this same thing but for photography sessions. Why not give these riders a chance to have a photo session with their favorite therapy horse? So I contacted a local therapeutic riding center and offered them free session for all their therapy kids. They jumped on the opportunity. From there, the idea spread. Knowing that since most of these riders families are using free therapy sessions for their child, there's usually not a lot of extra money available for them to afford extravagant clothing for riding, especially for a single purpose of a photo session. So I decided, why not offer these kids the chance to dress up for these special photo sessions as well? Hence The Barn Closet was birthed. A way for the horse community across the nation to support these kids in a different kind of way. Our purpose is to seek out donations of older, out of style, out grown casual and show clothes for both English and Western in all sizes, children to adults.

Have you seen these cool robes?  Check out our partner company!Go place an order and the first 10 orders will get FREE c...
08/30/2018

Have you seen these cool robes? Check out our partner company!
Go place an order and the first 10 orders will get FREE custom name!

I am so excited to offer these this year! Get your order in now for Christmas!

******Comment below with the Style name, size and your email and I will get an invoice to you.

Blank Robes- $20
Custom Name or Monogram- $25

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FIRST 10 ORDERS GET FREE CUSTOM NAME!!!

We love this photo!!!
07/18/2018

We love this photo!!!

Some babies count sheep.. others count bucking horses...

03/05/2015

We are gearing up for show season! Who's with us?!! If you out grew or bought a new outfit and don't have use for the old, donate it to The Barn Closet and receive a tax write off.

Sneak peak at some of the amazing goodies one of our national sponsors sent us!  If you show in Hobby Horse apparel, the...
02/11/2015

Sneak peak at some of the amazing goodies one of our national sponsors sent us! If you show in Hobby Horse apparel, then you know what treasures these are to receive from them!! Send them a thank you email or comment on their page as one of our followers to help show them how grateful our show family is for their generosity. New or used, we can always still accept donations! Get a head start on that closet now!

02/09/2015

Just got our first donation of the year and it's a doozie!!! Can't wait to see the riders try these on!

Come visit with us at the tack swap! See how we are supporting our local differently-abled riders look their best in com...
02/07/2015

Come visit with us at the tack swap! See how we are supporting our local differently-abled riders look their best in competitions and special Olympics!

01/29/2015

So excited to be gearing up for donations again. We just got word that one of our biggest donors is ready and willing to ship us some more amazing goodies!!! You won't want to miss this next update!!! Betcha can't guess who it is...p.s. its a NATIONAL brand!!!!

This is why we do what we do.  If you have a child that has outgrown their show clothes/tack please consider a donation ...
01/13/2015

This is why we do what we do. If you have a child that has outgrown their show clothes/tack please consider a donation to the barn closet. This is my dream to help these kids have an opportunity to be recognized at shows. We are accepting all divisions, all age sizes, English and western. Thank you to those who have helped kids like this one have the chance to show.

The official kickoff to the 2015 - Chisholm Challenge for Special Riders - is currently taking place in the Justin Arena (till Jan. 14).

Photo courtesy of Cindy Chilton-Moore per American Quarter Horse Association Journal.

12/04/2013

There are times when we receive items that we may not be able to use in our organization. While we never want to discourage someone from donating, we will always be happy to take any sort of equine related items (not just clothing). We are looking to expand out into tack as the next phase of our charity gets in gear. That way we can provide the entire show look for competitions. With that said, we have had a generous donation of several cutback (saddleseat) saddles donated to our program. We are holding on to a couple, but feel that most of our English riders will be doing General Purpose or Dressage riding and a saddleseat saddle will not provide the support needed.

We are going to offer up two cutback saddles for sale. If you know of anyone who rides saddleseat in the Arabian, Morgan, Saddlebred or Tennesse Walking show circuit, Please tag them in this post.

1st Saddle: 19" Barnsby light tan saddle, small rub on back edge of the cantle

2nd Saddle: 20" Barnsby dark brown saddle

Both saddles have been used in a lesson program and have very little cosmetic wear. They have been taken fairly well care of.

For a donation of $150 per saddle, we will be happy to ship any where in the US/Canada region. Depending on cost of shipping, may be additional.

11/28/2013

Happy Thanksgiving to all who have liked and followed our endeavor. We are so thankful for each and everyone one of you and look forward to reaching more therapeutic centers this next year! When you count your blessings, count your horse twice!

Our NEW logo!!  So excited about this!
11/09/2013

Our NEW logo!! So excited about this!

11/04/2013

Don't forget about The Barn Closet as you or your children outgrow any horse wear. We just had our very first official fundraiser as a host for an ACTHA ride and also helped out another non profit in the midst of it as well. By raising over $700!! This is huge and will definitely be put to use by purchasing our much needed inventory system! If you would like to consider a donation as a christmas gift, we welcome any and all donations, clothing or monetary. We have lots to get ready for next year as we hit the ground running!

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