About The Organization

Founded in 1985, Bonita Equestrian Therapy is a non-profit 501(C) 3 therapeutic riding program offering equine-assisted activities to individuals with disabilities. The range of disabilities includes, but is not limited to: Downs Syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, learning disabilities, developmental delays, multiple sclerosis, and spinabifida. Therapeutic riding may improve a rider’s muscle strength, concentration, motor skills, coordination, flexibility and self-esteem. 

Bonita Equestrian is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors and staffed by an Executive Director, Volunteer Director, two instructors and 50+ volunteers.

The financial support of Bonita Equestrain comes from a combination of student fees, private donations, grants, public funding sources and fundraising events.