Dream Riders, Not-For-Profit

🎉 Celebrating 10 Amazing Years with Dream Riders! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating Karyn and her 10-year anniversary as a Physical Therapist at Dream Riders! 🎉🐴

For the past decade, Karyn has brought energy, compassion, and expertise to every session. Her bubbly personality and fun-loving spirit keep our barn lively, entertaining, and full of smiles. Whether she’s helping participants achieve their goals, encouraging families, or bringing laughter to the team, Karyn’s positive impact is felt by everyone around her.

"I absolutely love my job and am so proud to be a part of the team at Dream Riders. We are so lucky to have the best therapists, horses, arena staff, volunteers, and so many amazing kids and families that we get the privilege of knowing and helping." 💛 ~ Karyn

Thank you, Karyn, for 10 years of dedication, heart, and joy. Dream Riders is a brighter place because of you!

Please join us in congratulating Karyn on this incredible milestone and thanking her for all she does. ❤️

🎉 Celebrating 5 Years with Dream Riders! 🎉

This month, we are proud to celebrate Ali and her 5-year anniversary with Dream Riders as an Occupational Therapist!

Over the past five years, Ali has brought compassion, expertise, and dedication to every participant she serves. Through her work, she has helped individuals build confidence, develop important life skills, and achieve goals they may have once thought were out of reach.

"I can’t believe it’s been 5 years already!! Working here has been more than just a job. It’s so much fun working with people and horses that feel like family. Watching these kids grow and seeing happiness on their faces just doesn’t get old. I’m so happy to come to work to do what I love each and every day. Dream riders is such a special place and I’m so lucky to be part of the team :) " ~ Ali

We are incredibly grateful for the knowledge, care, and enthusiasm Ali brings to Dream Riders each day. Thank you for five years of changing lives, supporting our participants, and helping make our program a place where growth and success happen every day.

Please join us in congratulating Ali on this wonderful milestone and thanking her for five years of service to the Dream Riders community! ❤️🐴

🌸 A Special Thank You 🌸

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Lee and Diane Goebbert for generously providing the beautiful planters that now welcome visitors to Dream Riders. Their stunning flowers add a burst of color and a wonderful aroma that greets everyone as they arrive.

These thoughtful touches help make Dream Riders feel even more warm and inviting for our families, volunteers, and guests. We are so grateful for your support and generosity.

Be sure to stop and enjoy these beautiful blooms the next time you visit!

Thank you, Lee and Diane, for helping make Dream Riders blossom. 🌺💚

✨ Team 10 is bringing style, teamwork, and a little star power to the Mane Braiding Challenge! ✨

Laura and Moonpie recruited Speech student Maya and Shelby to help create a look that is turning heads all around the barn. From head to tail, this pony is looking fabulous! 💁‍♀️🐴

And the fun doesn’t stop there—be sure to check out the special braiding tutorial from Maya, who’s sharing some of the tricks behind this eye-catching design. 🎥✨

With creativity, teamwork, and a whole lot of flair, Team 10 is making a strong run for the winner’s circle. Give them a vote if you think Moonpie deserves the crown! 👑🏇
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🔥 The Mane Braiding Competition is really heating up! 🔥

Team 6, Karyn and Sven, brought in reinforcements by recruiting PT student McKenna to create some truly elaborate braiding designs. This team is clearly in it to win it!

Just take one look at Sven’s facial expressions—they say it all! 😆 From start to finish, this team brought plenty of laughs, creativity, and personality to the challenge. Their fun-loving spirit shines through in every braid.

Will Team 6 braid their way to the top? Cast your vote and help them gallop closer to the finish line! 🏇✨ https://racing-towards-a-good-cause.square.site/product/team-6-sven-karyn/83?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

🎀✨ Next up in our Best Mane Braiding Challenge is Team 4: Kelsy and Whiskey! ✨🎀

This team came prepared and even brought in a secret weapon—Annalise! With teamwork, creativity, and plenty of patience, they gave Whiskey a stylish new look fit for a champion. 🐴💙
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Do you think Team 4 has what it takes to gallop ahead in the competition? Be sure to cast your vote and help them race toward the finish line! 🏁

🎨 Don’t forget, Whiskey’s painting from our previous challenge is still available with a starting bid of $20. This unique equine-created masterpiece could be yours, but don’t wait too long—someone else may sn**ch up this one-of-a-kind work of art before you do!

✨ This week’s challenge is officially underway… Best Mane Braiding! ✨

Team 11, Brittany and Brego, are kicking off the competition in style! Just look at Brego enjoying the ultimate spa day treatment. From the relaxed expression to the beautiful braids, it’s safe to say this handsome horse is loving every minute of the pampering. 💙🐴

Think Brittany and Brego deserve to advance in the race? Be sure to cast your vote and cheer them on! 🏁

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🎨 Don’t forget—Brego’s painting from our previous challenge is still available for auction with a starting bid of just $20. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece could be hanging in your home. After all, not many people can say they own an original painting created by a horse! 🖌️✨

🎉 Celebrating 23 Years of Dedication! 🎉

This month, we are honored to celebrate Traci's 23rd work anniversary with Dream Riders!

As one of the original members of our team, Traci has been part of Dream Riders since the very beginning. Over the past 23 years, she has dedicated countless hours, unwavering commitment, and an incredible amount of heart to helping our program grow and thrive.

Through every challenge, milestone, and success, Traci has remained a steadfast advocate for our mission and the individuals we serve. Her passion, hard work, and dedication have helped shape Dream Riders into the organization it is today, impacting the lives of countless participants, families, volunteers, and horses along the way.

"I am so blessed and grateful for everyone who believed in Dream Riders from the very beginning and for the continued support that has allowed us to expand and thrive.

For 23 years, I've had the privilege of watching incredible transformations happen right before my eyes - seeing children come here as patients and grow into young adults who learn to drive, get jobs, attend college, get married, and even start families of their own. I've also had the joy of watching volunteers and staff form lasting friendships that have helped our program adapt and grow through many changes in the past two decades.

As I reflect on my time at Dream Riders, my heart is full of appreciation and gratitude. Our horses, volunteers, staff, and dedicated supporters have facilitated to create life-changing moments and accomplishments for so many families. Together, we all contributed to something truly special. It has been an honor to be part of a mission that brings hope, healing and opportunity to so many, and I am grateful for every person and every horse who has been a part of this incredible journey." ~ Traci

Traci, thank you for your years of service, leadership, and belief in the power of what we do. Your commitment has made a lasting difference, and we are incredibly grateful to have you as part of the Dream Riders family.

Please join us in congratulating Traci on this remarkable milestone and thanking her for 23 years of making dreams possible! ❤️🐴

The competition is heating up! 🤠🏁

More teams took to the obstacle course this week, showing off their skills, teamwork, and determination as they race toward the finish line. From weaving through obstacles to tackling every challenge with confidence, our kiddos and therapy partners gave it their all!

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite team and help advance them to the finish line. Every vote brings them one step closer to victory! 🐴❤️

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Who are you cheering for? Cast your vote and keep the race going! 🏁

🏁 Team 7 is charging down the homestretch! 🏁

Dana and Thomas pulled out all the stops for this week’s obstacle course challenge, tackling every twist, turn, and hurdle with determination and teamwork. Nothing could slow this team as they raced through the course and showed everyone what it means to stay focused on the finish line.

With grit, heart, and plenty of smiles along the way, Team 7 proved they’re serious contenders in this race. 🐴💨

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Show your support for Team 7 by casting your vote and helping them gallop one step closer to the winner’s circle!