Beginning as a group of nomads with borrowed horses, High Hopes has become a leader both in providing therapeutic riding services and in setting the standards for service, training and education in the profession. We have achieved ambitious goals, especially over the last decade, and have made significant progress toward a comprehensive strategic plan. The growth we have experienced is not just in terms of statistics but also in terms of governance, program quality, financial management, and fundraising.
As High Hopes has become a valued resource in the local community, it has also developed a respected reputation in the greater therapeutic riding profession. Within a year after opening the facility, High Hopes passed a rigorous review to receive a five-year accreditation by NARHA. That achievement established High Hopes as a leader in the therapeutic riding profession. In 1995, High Hopes hosted the Equestrian events in the Special Olympics World Games, attracting 180 riders from 26 countries, resulting in
