Stir-n-Up Hope, Inc EAA & EAL

05/30/2026

2nd Quarter Newsletter just published! Read it here:

As we move through the second quarter, I want to thank our volunteers, donors, staff, and participants for the continued support of our mission here at Stir-n-Up Hope. We continue to work hard to bring meaningful moments of growth, healing, and connection through our equine-assisted programs. Seeing...

05/29/2026

Big things happening this week at the Stir-n-Up Hope barn! Our arena is going to be insulated! This is a huge step in our center becoming a year-round therapeutic equine center. Read more at our blog here: https://stir-n-uphope.org/stage-3-weather-proofing/

05/18/2026

Join us for SUMMER HORSE CAMP - where you’ll learn about horses, grooming, beginner riding and so much more.

Looking for a fun and unforgettable summer experience for your 5-8th grader? Why not sign up for Summer Horse Camp? Our Summer Horse Camp is the perfect place to learn, grow and make new friends.
Your cowboy/girl camper will experience:
Confidence building activities
Teamwork
Responsibility
Horseback riding
Grooming & caring for horses
Games (on and off horseback)
All of this while having fun with horses
***Camp spots are limited and filling up quickly**
Camp Dates: June 15-18th
Time: 9:00 - Noon CST
More information or to reserve spot- email:
[email protected]
Or call/text
812.686.1778

05/09/2026

Looking for a fun and unforgettable summer experience for your 5-8th grader? Why not sign up for Summer Horse Camp? Our Summer Horse Camp is the perfect place to learn, grow and make new friends.
Your cowboy/girl camper will experience:
Confidence building activities
Teamwork
Responsibility
Horseback riding
Grooming & caring for horses
Games (on and off horseback)
All of this while having fun with horses
***Camp spots are limited and filling up quickly**
Camp Dates: June 15-18th
Time: 9:00 - Noon CST
More information or to reserve spot- email:
[email protected]
Or call/text
812.686.1778

05/06/2026

🏇We're still living in the glow of Derby Day Benefit 2026! Feel free to share your pictures in the comments! Thank you to every single person who joined us, made a donation, shared a post, or even said a prayer... each of you made a huge difference in how far our mission can reach. We are so encouraged and already dreaming up how we can improve for next year! Can't wait!

🌹The day was a smashing success, our fashionistas were fabulous, and a whole lot of fun was had. One last shoutout to our incredible sponsors for the evening, especially those who contributed at above the $500 level: VIP Foliage & Landscapes, Animal Hospital, Inc., Superior Ag Feed Store, Reckelhoff Family Feeds, German American Bank, Liberty Federal Credit Union, Owensboro Health, Perry County Memorial Hospital, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, and Leibering Dimension, Inc.. All sponsors listed in the pictures because they're all incredible and these funds really help! Extra special shoutout to Shoe Carnival who sponsored but after our materials were printed. We appreciate you!

05/06/2026

🏇We're still living in the glow of Derby Day Benefit 2026! Feel free to share your pictures in the comments! Thank you to every single person who joined us, made a donation, shared a post, or even said a prayer... each of you made a huge difference in how far our mission can reach. We are so encouraged and already dreaming up how we can improve for next year! Can't wait!

🌹The day was a smashing success, our fashionistas were fabulous, and a whole lot of fun was had. One last shoutout to our incredible sponsors for the evening, especially those who contributed at or above the $500 level: VIP Foliage & Landscapes, Animal Hospital, Inc., Superior Ag Feed Store, Reckelhoff Family Feeds, German American Bank, Liberty Federal Credit Union, Owensboro Health, Perry County Memorial Hospital, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, and Leibering Dimension, Inc., Inc. All sponsors listed in the pictures because they're all incredible and these funds really help! Extra special shoutout to Shoe Carnival who sponsored but after our materials were printed. We appreciate you!

05/03/2026

That’s a wrap on Derby Day Benefit 2026. “Thank you” doesn’t begin to cover it.

We love this community. 🐎 🌹 ♥️

05/02/2026

We are so ready for you!

05/01/2026

Do you have your tickets for tomorrow?! Dinner is more delicious when it supports a good cause. This is our primary fundraiser of the year, and we hope you'll be there!

Derby Day Benefit – Spencer County Youth & Community Center, Sat May 2, 2026 - Dear Charming Friends, Please join us for an delightful evening of derby celebration featuring dinner, mocktails, auction, fashion, and casino games! All time listed are Central Standard ...

01/02/2026

2025 is a wrap with: life skills learned, confidence found, hearts changed, huge smiles, so many hooves cleaned and many miles ridden Whew, what a year. Thank you!!

With that being said- we are now scheduling for our 2026 sessions. Our first session starts in March, but don’t wait too long to register, as “saddles” (spots) are starting to fill.

To register, or learn more about our programs, visit our website at www.stir-n-uphope.org (or comment below).

Happy New Year!

Develop Skills. Accomplish Goals. Restore Hope. STIR-N-UP HOPE Stir-n-Up Hope is a nonprofit organization located just north of Santa Claus in Spencer County, Indiana offering therapeutic horsemanship activities. Our programs provide equine-assisted learning and inclusive activities through lessons....