SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program

SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program Spirit provides therapy, learning and improvement of life skills fostering healing of the body, mind and spirit - using Equine-Assisted Activities

Spirit Equine Assisted Activities - Programs

1. Therapeutic Riding
2. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
3. Equine Assisted Learning
4. SPIRIT Academy - education and training for service providers

⚡️Have you heard the buzz?⚡️We’re excited to announce that we officially have electricity at the farm!As we celebrate wi...
01/07/2026

⚡️Have you heard the buzz?⚡️
We’re excited to announce that we officially have electricity at the farm!

As we celebrate with the lights on, we want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our incredible community and donors who made this improvement possible. This milestone not only creates safer conditions for our volunteers and students, but also opens the door to what’s next— a classroom for programs, climate-controlled spaces, and so much more. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead!

01/04/2026

Suhani, Chloe, and Polina are kicking off the new year by mastering the 20-meter circle!
Riders focus on maintaining a steady rhythm, coordinating spacing between horses, and developing balance and bend through each turn.
This month, our Saturday riders will be breaking down key elements of a course, with the goal of confidently stringing it all together by the end of January. Stay tuned to watch the full course come to life!

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and bel...
12/24/2025

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our mission—your support makes our work with horses and participants possible every single day.

As you consider your year-end giving, we hope you’ll include SPIRIT. Your gift helps us continue creating meaningful, life-changing experiences through our program in the year ahead.

Thank you for being part of our community. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a strong start to the new year.

Step into the magic of the season at SPIRIT’s Winter Wonderland Party! Join us for an afternoon of fun at the farm with ...
12/01/2025

Step into the magic of the season at SPIRIT’s Winter Wonderland Party! Join us for an afternoon of fun at the farm with our beautifully decorated barn, festive horses dressed in their winter best, and plenty of seasonal cheer for all ages to enjoy. Guests can create winter-themed crafts, enjoy sweet treats, and spend time with our incredible horses in a joyful, welcoming atmosphere.

Please RSVP at: https://spiritequestrian.org/news-events/event/2025/12/13/spirit-s-winter-wonderland-party/547140

11/18/2025

Some more highlights from the skills practice and lessons!

Some super fun moments from TR and volunteer skills practice tonight! Thank you everybody, and way to conquer the water ...
11/18/2025

Some super fun moments from TR and volunteer skills practice tonight! Thank you everybody, and way to conquer the water feature, Erica and Eeyore!

Our herd soaking up some of the fall sun ☀️
11/14/2025

Our herd soaking up some of the fall sun ☀️

Can you spot the spirit instructors in these photos? Michelle Gnozzio, Susan, and Vesma attended a workshop to boost the...
11/12/2025

Can you spot the spirit instructors in these photos? Michelle Gnozzio, Susan, and Vesma attended a workshop to boost their skills and they walked away with a whole new perspective of what we teach. Thank you team, for always improving!

Thank you to Kai and his family for sharing their SPIRIT story! Read about it below ⬇️“We joined Spirit Open Equestrian ...
11/06/2025

Thank you to Kai and his family for sharing their SPIRIT story! Read about it below ⬇️

“We joined Spirit Open Equestrian 4 years ago, and it has been a wonderful addition to my son’s weekly routine. He goes for therapeutic riding every Saturday morning and really looks forward to seeing his horse, Coco. The volunteers are very special as well, they are so nice, welcoming and fun! Over the past several years, my son has enjoyed his sessions, and now he especially likes to trot, which is so much fun to watch. We are very grateful to Spirit for bringing joy to our whole family!”

11/01/2025

Please join me in celebrating our EALs and their accomplishments over the past couple of months! They have developed tight bonds with riders, lead the volunteer team by example, and help keep things fun and interesting for our horses. Watch this video to see what they've been up to!!

Thank you to Kate and her family for sharing their SPIRIT story! Read about it below ⬇️“Kate was having terrible and deb...
10/21/2025

Thank you to Kate and her family for sharing their SPIRIT story! Read about it below ⬇️

“Kate was having terrible and debilitating anxiety/panic attacks. SPIRIT has really helped her develop coping mechanisms to be able to work through those anxiety/panic attacks. She has connected with the horses so well and loves being around them. The staff at SPIRIT is also so welcoming, thoughtful, and accommodating. We are forever grateful to be part of the SPIRIT family!”

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@Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA
20171

Website

http://spiritopenequestrian.blogspot.com/

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