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A Horse's Friend

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‘A Horse’s Friend’ has provided children alternatives to street activities that may lead to truancy, violence and drug use.

A Horse’s Friend, Inc., an outreach program whose mission is to expose youth from the inner city and underserved populations, has touched the lives of over 3,000 such youth, disadvantaged and otherwise underprivileged children. In addition, ‘A Horse’s Friend’ adds a new dimension of experiences and life choices not commonly provided at inner city facilities. The entire program provides an environment in which all riders can achieve success, support each other and develop special bonds with other children and animals, all while helping develop their full potential and becoming more productive citizens in their community

11/06/2026

11/05/2026

Today, AHF has launched its 2026 Fundraising Campaign! Our goal is to raise $75,000 to help provide student transportation, reach more youth, expand community outreach, and strengthen our organization. Your donation helps us continue providing young people with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.

Consider making a one-time donation or becoming a sustaining donor with a monthly gift. Recurring donations provide the consistency we need to plan ahead, care for our horses, strengthen our programs, and continue creating a place where young people feel supported, encouraged, and connected. Choose a monthly amount that is meaningful to you and help us continue changing lives—one child, one horse, and one experience at a time.

Thank you for supporting A Horse’s Friend, Inc and helping us make a lasting impact in our community!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/join-us-a-friend-of-the-heard

11/02/2026

Ready to take your riding skills to the next level?
Take your skills beyond the arena and into the great outdoors!

🐴Our Advanced Youth Trail Riding Program is designed for experienced teen riders who are confident in the western saddle and already skilled in grooming, tacking, and riding at the walk, trot, and canter.
🐴Riders will develop greater confidence, refine their riding techniques, and learn to navigate new challenges on the trail while building a stronger partnership with their horse. With opportunities to improve their horsemanship, explore new trails, and ride alongside other horse-loving teens, this program is the perfect way to grow as a rider while having fun and making lasting friendships.

Interested in this unique program? Please call Matthew Doward to inquire (585)749-9885

11/01/2026

A Horse's Friend, Inc. Adult Trail Riding Program was full of fun, learning and exploring for these new riders 🐎 Thank you to all the and program horses 🐴 that helped make this program successful. Our next trail ride session starts 11/14! Enroll today.

10/29/2026

Our next Adult Trail Ride Program has been scheduled! 🐴 Starting November 14th. Please call (585)749-9885 to enroll.

10/29/2026

Industry Residential Center has partnered with A Horses Friend in Rush, N.Y., to offer horse therapy and riding lessons to youth at the facility. The new program is being coordinated by recreation specialists Nathaniel Cruz and Zachary Williams, who bring the youth to the horse farm on Sundays for two hour-long sessions.

“Horse therapy helps our youth with emotional regulation and stress reduction, as well as the physical benefits of balance and coordination,” Williams said. “Youth learn how to groom, feed, tack and ride horses over the course of each six-week session.” A Horse’s Friend, Inc. was founded in 2004 as an outreach program whose mission is to expose youth from the inner city and underserved populations to the world of horses. The program has touched the lives of over 5,000 youth in the past 22 years. Read more:https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/news/2026/OCFS-Newsletter-Oct2026.pdf

10/29/2026

Address

6565 East River Road
Rush, NY
14543

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 7pm
Sunday	7am - 7pm

Telephone

+15857499885

Website

http://ahorsesfriend.org/

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