Horses for a Change

07/20/2026

Join us for Tacos for a Change at La Roma on Sunday, August 23rd. Every ticket purchased helps feed and care for our horses, maintain our facilities, and provide adaptive equipment that makes horseback riding accessible to individuals of all ages with disabilities.

𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰: https://horsesforachange.org/get-involved/events/ ✨

Tickets include: Delicious tacos and food, incredible silent auction items, drinks and fun with friends, and of course the opportunity to directly support our organization. 🐴

07/17/2026

Join us for Tacos for a Change on Sunday, August 23 at La Roma Pizza & Tacos in Ulster Park!

Enjoy delicious tacos, complimentary food & drinks, an incredible silent auction featuring local businesses, games for the kids, and learn how Horses for a Change is transforming lives through the healing power of horses.

Every ticket purchased helps provide therapeutic riding opportunities for people of all abilities while supporting the care of the amazing horses who make it all possible.

🎟 Adults (Ages 21+): $50
🎟 Youth (Ages 11-20): $30
🐴 Horses for a Change Youth Riders (Ages 11-20): $20
🎟 Children (Ages 10 and under): $10
🎟 Virtual (For those unable to attend but looking to make a contribution to the cause!)

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make a difference—one taco at a time.

Secure your tickets today: https://horsesforachange.org/get-involved/events/ and please share this post to help us spread the word! ❤️

07/06/2026

Jason loves Maisy. He can trot on her as well.

07/03/2026

06/01/2026

This is very important in training a horse to self carriage.

05/29/2026

Physiologic proof of what we feel and teach at Horses for a Change

05/28/2026

“Barn rats”! We love them, and they love the horses.

As blogger and high-school teacher Sarah Susa helped longtime “barn rats” put together their one-page resumes (“Times New Roman, 12-point font documents—plugging in skills and experiences using only the most active of verbs”), she realized just how much they had learned and grown through their years at Black Dog Stables.

Her latest blog is a heartfelt tribute to the generations of kids who grow up at the barn.

Read on at the link in comments.

📸 Courtesy of Sarah Susa

05/27/2026

Calling All Artists Under 25! Could YOUR artwork be featured on the cover of the 2026 Lendon’s Youth Dressage Festival Show Program?

We’re looking for an original drawing, photo, or graphic design created by a young artist under age 25 to grace the cover of this year’s Show Program!

You do not need to be entered in the show to participate - if you love horses and art, we want to see your work!

Ready to share your creativity? Click on the link below for more information and submission details!

https://dressage4kids.org/d4k-festival/optional-classes/cover-art-contest.html