Shining Hope Farms

NARHA
Operating Center

A Christ Centered Outreach
Shining Hope Farms is a newly established organization created for, but not limited to, people with disabilities. This non-profit corporation combines therapeutic horseback riding, family and caregiver support, and social and recreational activities for children and adults.

The organization is a member of NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) and complies with the standards and guidelines provided in order to maintain an operating center.

Our Mission

Shining Hope Farms is a Christ-Centered, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in individuals with disabilities through a variety of approaches to therapy based on their needs. "For I know the plans I have for you." declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11).

What we Offer

Shining Hope Farms offers "Christ-centered" services. Christ-centered services means that we offer services and operate the organization based on biblical principles taught in the Bible such as: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind, and "Love your neighbor as yourself", (Matthew 22:37,39).

We accomplish this by loving people with patience, kindness, gentleness, and in general, showing respect to all persons. These are just a few of the concepts that being a Christian represent that we abide by and try to instill in the lives of our participants, volunteers, and visitors

Benefits of Equine Assisted Activities
	Physical improvements such as increased balance, trunk control, fine and gross motor movements, coordination, flexibility and muscle strength.
	Emotional stability to improve self-image, confidence, self-esteem and independence.
	Social interaction to gain ability to work with others, increase cooperation, teamwork and responsibility.
	Cognitive improvements such as increased attention span, motivation, vocabulary, memory and concentration.

Our Funding

Donations to Shining Hope Farms are tax deductible due to our 501(c)3 status. We are funded through the donations of interested people, corporations, businesses and clubs. Our goal is to make our program available to anyone who can benefit from therapeutic riding. With your help we can achieve this goal. Please send contributions to:

Shining Hope Farms
P.O. Box 1036
Mount Holly, NC 28120

Or use the link below:

For more information, please email
shininghopefarms@bellsouth.net