Ride On St. Louis

Ride On St. Louis Ride On St. Louis promotes health and enriches lives through love, joy and holistic healing.

Louis focuses on healing services that incorporate the equine, equine environment and horse-human interaction to provide substantial and sustaining quality of life improvements.

06/04/2026

After nearly 15 years of extraordinary service and dedication behind the scenes, Ride On St. Louis announces the retirement of Jeanne Johnson. Jeanne is a volunteer whose impact on the organization is impossible to fully measure.We first met Jeanne in 2010 when she made a donation of an entire truck...

Pasture management is an ongoing task. Our horses spend a lot of their off time on pasture, so caring for it is an impor...
06/02/2026

Pasture management is an ongoing task. Our horses spend a lot of their off time on pasture, so caring for it is an important part of caring for them.

Throughout the year, we're mowing, managing weeds, monitoring for areas impacted by wildlife and burrowing critters, and removing manure daily. The health of the grass is important, but these practices also reduce disease carrying pests like flies, mosquitoes, and ticks, and other issues that could impact the land, the horses, and our participants.

Recently, our fields were soil tested, fertilized, and overseeded as seen in the photos. The soil analysis helps determine exactly which nutrients are needed, and specialized equipment applies those nutrients evenly to support optimal grass growth and long-term pasture health.

Steve tending the orchard with some homegrown fertilizer 💩🪏 Last year, the trees didn't produce after a late cold snap. ...
05/20/2026

Steve tending the orchard with some homegrown fertilizer 💩🪏 Last year, the trees didn't produce after a late cold snap. We're hoping for better outcomes this year!

Our participants (and the birds, bunnies, and deer) still had plenty to pick with the wild blackberries though, which were abundant last year. And they already look promising for this summer, too.

Any horticulturists out there want to take a guess as to what kind of fruit tree Steve is fertilizing? Leave your best guess in the comments... 🍎🟣🍒🍐🍑

Eric, Billy, and Rachael working together to practice picking hooves before taking that skill to a live horse.Using a ca...
05/19/2026

Eric, Billy, and Rachael working together to practice picking hooves before taking that skill to a live horse.

Using a cadaver hoof allows us to learn each step together in sequence, while building up motor control and becoming comfortable with hand placement and tool use. And like most things, it's better with a friend. Working side by side encourages social interaction, communication, shared problem-solving and of course, is fun!

Seeing, touching, and performing the task is part of a multi-sensory approach strengthening learning. Soon we'll be ready to transition these skills to a live horse.

This has been so fun for our Helping Hands and really helping to build confidence and communication. Way to go Helping Hands!

Congratulations to Rachael on her 20th visit as a Helping Hand! This ribbon recognizes her volunteer service in cleaning...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to Rachael on her 20th visit as a Helping Hand! This ribbon recognizes her volunteer service in cleaning grooming brushes, picking up sticks, and helping keep our barn tools tidy and ready for use.

After completing chores and the day’s equine education lesson, Helping Hands like Rachael spend time with the horses, putting their new skills and knowledge into practice. Whether that’s using a grooming tool, observing how a horse’s teeth and muzzle work, or noticing behaviors like ear and tail movement, time with the horses is always a favorite part of the day.

Rachael absolutely adores our Haflinger mare, April, who is featured on her ribbon.

Congratulations Rachael 🎉💛🐴

05/15/2026

21 donors came together to raise $7,220, on Give STL Day!

Your support makes it possible for us to continue caring for Style through our Always Home retirement program. This initiative ensures he receives the same consistency and respect he experienced throughout his years in our programs, now carried into his well-deserved retirement.

Thank you for helping us care for him 🤍🐴

A big, big thank you to the team from Liberty Mutual for choosing Ride On St. Louis (again!) for their Serve with Libert...
05/12/2026

A big, big thank you to the team from Liberty Mutual for choosing Ride On St. Louis (again!) for their Serve with Liberty Day on April 29th, and to the additional friends who joined.

Here's some of the awesome accomplishments... staining boards under our extension and the storage-side doors, moving a large number of mats in front of gates to improve traction and reduce mud, replacing a stall mat, and weeding and fertilizing the orchard. And we even got up on the roof to make storm-related repairs, helping us continue to protect important supplies like hay, grain, and equipment.

Thank you for all your hard work!

Here’s a little trivia for you… Did you know that our Style was bred by the stallion “WN Ultimate Star,” one of Wayne Ne...
05/07/2026

Here’s a little trivia for you… Did you know that our Style was bred by the stallion “WN Ultimate Star,” one of Wayne Newton’s Arabian horses? Yes, that Wayne Newton!

Style comes from a line of remarkable horses with roots tracing back to the desert-bred Arabians of the 1800s. His sire Ultimate Star was the 1996 U.S. Arabian Triple Crown winner. But Ultimate Star's son, Ultimate "Style," is best known for winning hearts here at Ride On St. Louis.

This year, Style turns 30, and we’re working to raise funds to support his essential care in retirement. If you’d like to support our beautiful and beloved Style, Give STL Day is the opportunity to do so.

Please trot over to www.givestlday.org/organization/rideonstl and help us reach our goal before midnight.

Top photo: WN Ultimate Star, date unknown.
Bottom photo: our Ultimate “Style,” 2017.

Here’s a cute one of Style and one of his summer campers, Nora, from 2018. Now retired, Style spends his days with the h...
05/07/2026

Here’s a cute one of Style and one of his summer campers, Nora, from 2018. Now retired, Style spends his days with the herd and people he’s known for so long at Ride On St. Louis.

Not all horses in equine industries are as fortunate. Through our Always Home program, retired horses like Style remain in our care for the rest of their lives after their years of service.

This year, Style turns 30, and for Give STL Day today, we’re asking for your consideration in helping us meet some of his basic annual needs like:

☆ $820 for 1,450lbs of grain
☆ $930 for Cushing’s disease support
☆ $530 for annual dental and veterinary care
☆ $720 for hoof care

Total: $3,000

Are you able to help today with a $10 donation? We understand that many organizations are asking for support, not just today but throughout the year, and we’re truly grateful for any consideration.

Whether you’re able to give a little or a lot, it makes a meaningful difference for Style and Ride On St. Louis. Thank you!

👉 www.givestlday.org/organization/rideonstl

This handsome horse is Style, now retired in our Always Home program after years of serving kids and adults across a var...
05/07/2026

This handsome horse is Style, now retired in our Always Home program after years of serving kids and adults across a variety of programs. This year, Style turns 30, a remarkable milestone!

As a senior horse with Cushing’s disease, Style requires some specialized care, including a tailored diet, dental support, routine hoof trimming, and ongoing coat management associated with his condition.

For Give STL Day on May 7, we’ve set a goal to raise $3,000 to help support these needs. We understand that not everyone is able to give, but if you’re planning to participate this year, please consider helping Style, who has given many years of his life to help others.

His daily feed and basic management cost about $8 per day, so gifts of any amount truly make a difference.

Early giving is open now at www.givestlday.org/organization/rideonstl

Thank you early givers! And thank you readers for considering a gift to support Style. 🤍🐴

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12 Crusader Circle
Hillsboro, MO
63050

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