Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center

05/23/2026

What a great start!!
Some old faces and so many new ones! Sooo happy to watch it keep growing!🐴🥰
~ Kay and Dave

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Even though Monday was canceled due to storms we had an incredible first week of the 2026 riding season at Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center! ❤️🐴

The barn has been filled with smiles, laughter, happy tears, and the special kind of joy that only happens when horses and people come together. The returning riders were excited to be back in the saddle experiencing the magic, every session reminded us why Chakota is so special.

Our volunteers — both seasoned and brand new — jumped right in with encouraging words, helping hands, and huge hearts. Watching friendships form, confidence grow, and riders light up around the horses has already made this season unforgettable.

Thank you to everyone who makes these moments possible: our riders, families, volunteers, staff, and supporters. Week one was a beautiful reminder that miracles still happen at the barn every single day. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings! 🌟

We look forward to seeing more riders as they return after family vacations. There are more on the waiting list who are eager to start when we get additional volunteers trained.

05/20/2026

Rocky is not ready for retirement yet! At 26 y/o he is still enjoying his time as a therapy horse. And Sarah is enjoying her first riding session of the season.

Stay tuned for a photo dump after the conclusion of our first week.

05/20/2026

It is with profound sadness that Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center announces the passing of our Board Member June Davis.

June was a dedicated supporter of Chakota and a caring presence in our community. Her compassion, generosity, and commitment to helping others touched countless lives and helped strengthen our mission in so many ways.

This is a devastating loss to her family, friends, the Chakota family, and the entire community. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to all who knew and loved her.

June’s impact and kindness will not be forgotten.

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June E. Davis Visitation Dates and TimesCelebration of Life Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. American Legion ~ Aviston Service DateMonday, June 8, 2026 Service Time1:00 p.m. Service LocationSt. Dominic Catholic Church ~ Breese Full ObituaryJune E. Davis, age 74, of Fort Myers Beach, FL,...

05/18/2026

We were so excited to see our riders back this evening but Mother Nature had other plans. 😢

Wesclin Rd and Grassy Branch Rd are both notorious for flooding. With safety in mind, we canceled this evening.

05/18/2026

🎉🐴 The 2026 riding season starts TODAY at Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center! 🐴🎉

Our horses are ready, our riders are excited, and another amazing season of smiles, growth, confidence, and achievement begins today. There is nothing better than seeing the joy that therapeutic riding brings to our riders and families. ❤️

But we need YOUR help.

Right now, we have riders waiting for their chance to participate, and the biggest thing standing between them and the arena is VOLUNTEERS.

You do not need horse experience to make a difference. We need:
🐎 Horse Leaders
👟 Sidewalkers

With more volunteers, we can safely add more riders and help get riders off the waiting list.

If you have ever thought about volunteering, this is the perfect time to join the Chakota family. One hour of your time each week can truly change someone’s life.

Message us today to learn how you can help make the 2026 season our best season yet!

The Program/Volunteer Manager can be reached at 618-224-4236 ext 3.

05/17/2026

All 75 chances have been sold! We will spin the wheel at the Carlyle KC breakfast this morning.

🚨 LAWNMOWER RAFFLE 🚨

Support Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center and enter for a chance to win a 2023 Honda HRS216 Self-Propelled Lawnmower — gently used and meticulously maintained! 🌱

🎟️ Tickets are just $5 each
📅 Drawing held when 75 tickets are sold
💵 Pay via Venmo or make a cash donation at the barn

Every ticket purchased helps support the horses, riders, and programs at Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center. ❤️

Thank you for helping us continue making a difference in the lives of our riders and community!

This mower was donated to us to raise funds for the program. We’re trying something different with an online raffle. No tickets. Drop us a message when you make a donation and we will add your name to the raffle wheel. One entry for each $5 donation. Drawing held when 75 spots have been filled on the wheel.

** Raffle wheel will be spun in a live post.
** Other payment options can be discussed via Messenger.

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05/17/2026

Come out and support the Carlyle KCs. They do extraordinary things for the community.

Chakota Board members, staff, and volunteers will be assisting. We’re eager to talk about the program and all the wonderful accomplishments of our riders as we serve you drinks and bus the tables.