A Horse's Friend

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

A Horse’s Friend’, an outreach program whose mission is to expose youth from the inner city and underserved populations, has touched the lives of over 2,000 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 i

n 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

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Doward, our founder and director, has been chosen as the June recipient of the M...
06/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Doward, our founder and director, has been chosen as the June recipient of the Matt Kurtz Kindness Award, thanks to the support and nomination from Judi Swanson, a participant in our adult camp session this past winter. The lives you touch and the ripples that emanate from there may never fully reveal their impact, yet they undoubtedly contribute to a better community.

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A huge shout-out to Jesse’s Paddle (aka, The Jesse Klump Su***de Awareness and Prevention Program) for their very generous donation to sponsor this month’s award winner, Matthew Doward. Matthew Doward (Rush, NY) founded A Horse’s Friend (AHF) in 2004, with the mission to expose youth from the ...

Join us for an unforgettable celebration! AHF invites you to bring your birthday party to our farm, where kids can enjoy...
06/02/2026

Join us for an unforgettable celebration! AHF invites you to bring your birthday party to our farm, where kids can enjoy an hour of fun pony rides 🐴 during our 2-hour on-site events, empowering young hearts with excitement and adventure. Call today to book your event (585)749-9885.

A Horse's Friend welcomed new and existing volunteers to a spring gathering, empowering them to drive positive change th...
05/31/2026

A Horse's Friend welcomed new and existing volunteers to a spring gathering, empowering them to drive positive change through collaborative planning of upcoming programs and events, and an exclusive tour of the stunning White Springs Farm, where the program horses were eager to connect with fresh faces.

If you are interested in making a difference and volunteering, please contact us (585)749-9885

05/30/2026

New Session started today for the Teen and Adult Horsemanship Program. Participants experienced grooming and tacking a horse, walking and communication and a little intro to riding and steering. Well done riders! 🐴

A Horse's Friend offers two exciting opportunities for growth and connection: the Teen Horsemanship Program, starting ne...
05/24/2026

A Horse's Friend offers two exciting opportunities for growth and connection: the Teen Horsemanship Program, starting next Saturday, and our Summer Camps, running throughout July and August, where your child can discover their potential with horses this summer. ☀️🐴 Enrollment is open (585)749-9885 [email protected]

Today’s beautiful weather ☀️ is reminding us that summer is going to be here soon.  Enroll in our SUMMER horsemanship ca...
05/17/2026

Today’s beautiful weather ☀️ is reminding us that summer is going to be here soon. Enroll in our SUMMER horsemanship camps today (585)749-9885.

☀️Unlock a summer of adventure! ☀️
Register your child for Summer Camp today by calling (585)749-9885 and give them the gift of unforgettable experiences.

05/17/2026

A Horses’s Friend Teen Horsemanship Program continues to thrive and grow. Thank you to all the volunteers and program horses 🐴 for helping to make this program impactful.

Summer camp registration is still open. Add it to your spring to-do list.  ✅
05/10/2026

Summer camp registration is still open. Add it to your spring to-do list. ✅

☀️Unlock a summer of adventure! ☀️
Register your child for Summer Camp today by calling (585)749-9885 and give them the gift of unforgettable experiences.

Exciting news! 🐴🐴🐴 AHF is launching its next teen horsemanship program, empowering young riders to reach new heights! Th...
05/08/2026

Exciting news! 🐴🐴🐴 AHF is launching its next teen horsemanship program, empowering young riders to reach new heights! The next session begins May 30th - enroll your teen today and unlock their full potential!

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

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