our mission .

Our Mission . . .

Make a difference in the lives of children with behavioral and/or emotional challenges and life-threatening illnesses through the use of horses.

Who We Are . . .

We are a nonprofit organization located in Bath, Ohio

The program opened its doors in January of 1995

Co-founders: David M. Miller, DVM, Susan J. Miller, M.Ed. and Kimberly A. Gustely, M.S.

We provide therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for disabled children

Fun Activities . . .

Riding

Friday Night Activities

Camps

Fun Days

Birthdays

Holiday Parties

Volunteers . . .

We rely heavily on the support of our numerous volunteers.

Volunteers play a key role with the lessons

They care for the horses, help with fundraisers and spread the word about the program

Volunteers spend quality time one on one with the riders as they assist them getting their horses ready

The relationship that can develop between a rider and their volunteer can be very special

We couldn't function without our amazing volunteers!

Volunteers . . .

• Volunteers spend quality time one on one with the riders as they assist them getting their horses ready

• The relationship that can develop between a rider and their volunteer can be very special

• We couldn't function without our amazing volunteers!

Petie the Pony is the only pony in the country certified to make room to room visits at two area

children’s hospitals!!!