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Our Mission is to promote and enhance the physical and emotional growth of people of all ages and unique abilities through the use of therapeutic, outdoor experiences including interactions with horses and other domesticated animals.
The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and freedom.
- Sharon Ralls Lemon -
Courageous Connections Equine Therapy
Proudly serving Snohomish County, Washington!
These different programs offer participants, of all ages and abilities, a safe and unique opportunity to partner with horses while working from the ground. Check out each of our programs below!
What we hear from our volunteers:
'This is a life-changing experience'
We need your help!
In addition to arena help, we also need help with a variety of other activities such as Newsletters, Social Media, Marketing, Fundraising, and Event Planning. If you are a senior who is willing to share your time and experience, please contact us!
We couldn't exist without our Donors. Your donations provide scholarships to participants in need and help us care for our beautiful horses. Every dollar helps!
Message from the Board:
So Much to Be Thankful For!
As Thanksgiving approaches, we would like to share some of the things we are most grateful for this year.
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Our beautiful farm and healthy herd — and the incredible gift of being mortgage-free!
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Four amazing volunteers who completed their courses to become PATH Certified Instructors—a huge step forward for our programs.
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The generous support of our community and donors, we couldn’t exist without you.
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Our amazing farm and arena volunteers who show up with smiles and dedication, no matter the weather. You are the beating heart of what we do!
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New grant partnerships with the Crane Charitable Funds, BECU, & Community Foundation of Snohomish County, helping us fund key projects this year.
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Exciting new collaborations — including Steve Smiley, who submitted two state grant proposals for a solar heating project, Michael Hughes, who wrote our blog this month, and new connections with Lake Stevens’ Scout Troop 88 and the Lake Stevens School District.
We love finding reasons to invite our community to visit the farm and so, on December 6, from 1-3PM we are hosting our first-ever Winter Holiday Party. This free, family-friendly event offers a relaxed and inclusive setting for families to enjoy holiday fun and photos—especially for those who might find the busy mall environment overwhelming. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon to reserve your spot!
The holidays can be very hard for our neighbors in financial need. We have placed a collection bin in the waiting room/Corral for non-perishable food items. If you are able, would you help us support our community through the Lake Stevens Food Bank by donating some food items?
From our Courageous Connections family to yours — may your Thanksgiving be filled with peace, joy, and heartfelt connections.
From,
The Board of Courageous Connections