Lakeland Center, Inc

Lakeland Center, Inc Founder Christy Menke knew Lakeland, her grand-prix show jumper, was feisty, talented, and independent.

Lakeland Center for therapeutic riding research is focused on designing and implementing innovative technology to not only increase the benefits of therapeutic riding but also scientifically measure the physical and mental improvements to its clientele. On the jumping circuit, she also learned that Lakeland formed bonds with unlikely people….those in need of love, acceptance, and confidence buildi

ng. Witnessing these bonds sparked Christy’s interest in the therapeutic riding industry. When a car accident ended her Olympic-pace career, Christy and Lakeland returned to their roots in Indiana and founded Hope Haven Horse Farm, Inc., in 2000. For the next 17 years, Hope Haven focused on its mission and vision by identifying innovative and unique approaches to the field of equine assisted therapies. One of the biggest needs identified was simply that there was little to no technology available in therapeutic riding to provide hard data on its benefits. In 2012, Hope Haven began to collaborate with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, as senior bio-medical engineering capstone students developed and advanced the use of technology in the therapeutic riding field. Incorporating new designs into the riding lessons vastly improved clients’ experiences. The collaboration, combination of PATH certified lessons with technology, and impressive measurable hard data retrieved sparked a change in Hope Haven’s mission, vision, and brand of the farm. On October 28, 2017, in honor of Lakeland, Christy’s jumper, Hope Haven introduced its new direction as the farm was officially re-branded the Lakeland Center for therapeutic riding research

The bubble works. Also the generous thoughts, check ins, and prayers over the last two days means a lot. Blessed again ...
06/18/2026

The bubble works. Also the generous thoughts, check ins, and prayers over the last two days means a lot. Blessed again to have it hop over. All is good.

Please let us know you are ok and for our Belle Union friends if you need anything let us know. That was truly traumatiz...
06/17/2026

Please let us know you are ok and for our Belle Union friends if you need anything let us know. That was truly traumatizing and too close for comfort. Just missed the farm. Feeling blessed and thankful but we are here if those it didn’t miss need something. Photo is the calm before the storm last night and the funnel. Careful watch today for round two. Prayers for all the Midwest.

06/05/2026

Just want to clarify, due to privacy and sensitivity of programs…client posting will be more limited. But great stories and horse sharing will continue. Have a blessed weekend.

06/03/2026

Good people
Great horses
Wonderful to teach
Best days always

Relaxation can be difficult in this day and age. For our moms or ladies in need of just a simple break….we invite you t...
06/03/2026

Relaxation can be difficult in this day and age. For our moms or ladies in need of just a simple break….we invite you to just let go for an evening and enjoy the hugs of our wonderful horses and fellowship with others. Time to relax and breathe.

Super stoked let the testing of our newest addition commence. Rose bio meds never disappoint. Bridgette, Jonathon, and S...
05/26/2026

Super stoked let the testing of our newest addition commence. Rose bio meds never disappoint. Bridgette, Jonathon, and Sophia…proud of you. Our newest yoga ball simulator that assists with hip movement for those who cannot do a yoga ball safely. Meet “Cherry”.

May you have a blessed Memorial Day, in remembrance of many. ❤️
05/25/2026

May you have a blessed Memorial Day, in remembrance of many. ❤️

🇺🇸MEMORIAL DAY🇺🇸

The Riderless Horse: one of the oldest and most moving military traditions in a full honor funeral is the riderless, caparisoned horse. The horse is led behind the caisson wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups, indicating the warrior will never ride again.

Let’s all join in this Memorial Day to remember the heroes we have lost and the families they leave behind.

Thanks to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) for this portrait of the Riderless Horse. Photo by Shelli Breidenbach Photography.

05/21/2026

What new Rose-Hulman prototype is coming Monday? Stay tuned.

Even as the storms roll through it’s breathtaking. Thank you Ms. Jennifer for all your hard work w**d eating, mowing, an...
05/19/2026

Even as the storms roll through it’s breathtaking. Thank you Ms. Jennifer for all your hard work w**d eating, mowing, and cleaning. You know how much I love a freshly mowed farm. ❤️

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10416 E US Highway 40
Coatesville, IN
46121

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