JOURNEY OF HOPE is a non-profit organization that offers traditional, adaptive and therapeutic equine assisted services.
Our classes are taught by dedicated and experienced educators. Using proven teaching strategies, they make sure that every student finds a path to success.
We teach horse and human relationship-interaction. We also focus on self confidence, body awareness, listening and following instructions, patience, team building, trust, leadership, boundaries, self care, social skills and horsemanship, applying ABA principles via OT and PT.
All this in a safe, loving Christian-based facility.
We are open 365 days a year- weather permitted
is to enable children and adults on the Autism Spectrum to experience equine assisted services/learning while engaging in imaginative and creative free play, thus providing a life changing experience while interacting with horses at their own pace.
We also offer equine assisted services/learning to help change the lives of people with diverse challenges such as ( but not limited to) those suffering from trauma and addiction, PTSD, depression and anxiety, ADD-ADHD, POS, Tourette syndrome, and improving relationships in families and work places (groups).
We offer physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual equine assisted recovery services.
WE OFFER…..
1. Traditional riding lessons
2. Therapeutic riding, assisted and unassisted.
Therapeutic riding is an equine assisted activity for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs.
3. Horsemanship ( no riding)
4. Team and confidence building
5. On-site birthday parties
6. Volunteering opportunities
7. Youth group Bible study
8. Horse Powered Reading ( HPR) tutoring available 2023
J.O.H has been serving our community for 10 years in Chesterfield County, VA. We would like to expand our facility, rescue more equine staff, extend our programs and meet new people. With God’s blessing, we will continue to keep our services affordable to all.
Journey of Hope relies on donations. We accept in-kind and matching donations, program/student and equine sponsorships, monthly pledges, one-time payments and grants.
We accept cash, check, gift cards, Venmo and PayPal.
Accepted at the farm - 14225 River Rd, Chesterfield Va 23838
By mail - 11411 Gravier Rd, Midlothian Va 23112
We greatly appreciate our volunteers who offer their time and talents. There are many great opportunities available: cleaning, grooming horses, side walking and leading, event coordinating, grant writing; school, Girl Scouts, business and church group volunteering. And more!
Sometimes we just need a few things around the farm.
* Horse treats ( apples, carrots, bananas, kale, peppermints, etc)
*Pitch Forks , muck buckets, helmets, grooming supplies, fly spray ( human & horse)
*Toilet papers, baby wipes, hand santizer, paper towel, bath towels, plastic wear,
*Cat food (dry and canned)
*Bags of shavings
*Grain (
Sometimes we just need a few things around the farm.
* Horse treats ( apples, carrots, bananas, kale, peppermints, etc)
*Pitch Forks , muck buckets, helmets, grooming supplies, fly spray ( human & horse)
*Toilet papers, baby wipes, hand santizer, paper towel, bath towels, plastic wear,
*Cat food (dry and canned)
*Bags of shavings
*Grain (ask the brand)
*Tractor supply gift cards or Ecard
*Amazon Gift card or E-card
Be the first to hear about upcoming course registration and special events.
Please go to link below to fill out client questionnaire and someone will contact you to set up free meet and greet to the farm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZfqhjRdaOfrkY6h0LFSrd5xPwm5tKAiKtVSAwHM-yfV5W3A/viewform
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Release of liability/COVID-19 Waiver
(Everyone who comes to farm needs one)
https://app.waiversign.com/e/61b365ffae285800197073a8/doc/61b36811ae2858001970754d?event=none
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