Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center

05/30/2026

The countdown is on! Our Belmont Stakes fundraiser is only a week away. Buy your tickets NOW at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/belmont-stakes-party

Can't wait to see you there!

Grab your hats and steady your heart: the "Test of the Champion" is here!Dust off your fascinators and sharpen your style for a Belmont Stakes Party benefiting Simple Changes. We're bringing the spirit of the Triple Crown to Mason Neck for an afternoon of fast horses, high fashion, and meaningful im...

05/24/2026

Dust off your fascinators and sharpen your style for a Belmont Stakes Party benefiting Simple Changes. We’re bringing the spirit of the Triple Crown to Mason Neck for an afternoon of fast horses, high fashion, and meaningful impact.

We'd love for you to join us - grab your ticket today: https://simplechanges.org/events/belmont-stakes-party/

05/22/2026

May is mental health awareness month. 💜

Simple Changes provides equine-assisted mental health and well-being services rooted in connection, healing and hope. We simply change lives.

To learn more, reach out to us at: [email protected] or 703-835-6323

05/02/2026

Grab your hats and steady your heart: the Test of Champions is here! Dust off your fascinators and sharpen your style for our Belmont Stakes Party benefitting Simple Changes. We're bringing the spirit of the Triple Crown to Mason Neck for an evening of fast horses, community, and meaningful impact.

Saturday, June 6, 2026
The Abrams House, Lorton, VA

Wear your trackside chic. Big hats and bold bowties are encouraged!!

Tickets are on sale now! Click for tickets and more information - https://simplechanges.org/events/belmont-stakes-party/

05/01/2026

We are loving the surprising April weather! Blankets or fly masks? It changes day to day!!

What is constant are joyous days at Simple Changes farm. Spring therapeutic riding lessons are in full swing, Monday hippotherapy sessions are busy, and our friends from Service Source are back to the barn on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Our Equine Assisted Mental Health and Learning program is hosting individuals and groups from Northern Virginia through the generous grant from Potomac Health Foundation.

Partnership with our horses brings about connection and well-being. We are grateful. Grateful for the horses and grateful for your generous donations.

04/06/2026

Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center is looking for several 100 gallon water troughs. We need them for putting hay outside so they do not need to hold water. Please let us know if you have any to donate. Thank you!

03/04/2026

We're ready to serve you! Simple Changes' Equine Assisted Mental Health program is running strong. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in sessions.

Slots are also open in hippotherapy and therapeutic riding. To check availability please email [email protected].

02/27/2026

**Join the Simple Changes Board of Directors**

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities? We are seeking dedicated leaders to join our Board of Directors as we enter an exciting chapter of growth in 2026.

We are looking for strategic thinkers particularly individuals with experience in development, fundraising, and finance, who are ready to help guide our next phase. We are especially committed to welcoming voices that represent the diverse perspectives of individuals with disabilities.

As a Board Member, you will:
* Help set the strategic direction of the organization
* Ensure the financial health and long-term sustainability of our programs
* Actively participate in fundraising and donor engagement
* Serve as an ambassador for our mission throughout the community

Board members commit to a two-year term and participate in monthly virtual meetings. All board members are dedicated partners in raising funds to support the life-changing work of Simple Changes.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families through exceptional equine-assisted programs and strong governance is essential to sustaining that impact.

**How to Apply**
If you are ready to make a lasting impact, please send a brief note of interest and a bio/resume to [email protected]

02/27/2026

It's official: Ritter has joined the herd! A Hanoverian gelding, foaled in 2006, Ritter was in the U.S. Park Police service from 2017 – 2025. He has stepped up quite nicely to his new job as an equine assisted services team member.

02/25/2026

Save the Date!
Join us for two unforgettable evenings of philanthropy, mingling, dining and fun!

Belmont Stakes party at The Abrams – Saturday, June 6
Casino Night 2026 at Springfield Golf and Country Club – Saturday, October 3

We are switching things up this Spring. To allow more friends to join in the fun, we will be holding a Belmont Stakes party on June 6, instead of the traditional Kentucky Derby party. The Belmont is the third leg of the Triple Crown. Fingers crossed that 2026 will be a year of a Triple Crown winner!

Casino Night 2026 will be the best yet!! Try your luck at games of chance, eat great food and dance to the music of The Satin Dolls Trio+. Jump in as a sponsor to get your name out as a supporter of Simple Changes. Details for the events will be on the website soon.