Equestrian Connection

03/17/2026

🍀 We are grateful for the volunteers whose time, care, and dedication make meaningful experiences possible at EC. Connection can look different for everyone, and our volunteers play an essential role in creating experiences grounded in trust, familiarity, and engagement. Their more than 12,000 hours of service each year have helped shape and sustain 25 years of impact.

Call (847) 615-8696 to learn more about volunteer opportunities this spring and summer.

03/11/2026

The hats make it fun. The mission makes it meaningful. 👒🐎
Pick your favorite hat and join us for an evening of fun, community, and impact at Equestrian Connection’s Race and Taste.

Your ticket supports meaningful, outcomes-based programs for adults navigating balance challenges related to Parkinson’s, MS, injury, illness, and other debilitating conditions.

Purchase yours here: ➡️ https://onecau.se/raceandtaste2026

03/08/2026

Thank you to our friends at Leyden High Schools Transition Program for a wonderful visit Friday! Led with support from more than 15 volunteers and staff, students participated in a dynamic day of riding, grooming, goal-based activities, and participants even baked homemade treats for our four-legged friends. 🐴🥕

Thank you to Sally and Pat for helping make the day so meaningful and memorable. 💚

03/05/2026

Reserve your tickets for Race and Taste 2026! 🐎✨
➡️ https://onecau.se/raceandtaste2026

Saturday, May 2 | 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Come celebrate, make an impact, and be part of an event that helps keep the "best days" happening here.

03/04/2026

At Equestrian Connection, every victory is worth celebrating. 🎉 Sometimes the horses join the party too. 🐴🌈

02/22/2026

ELA enjoyed last week's spring weather at the pond. They visited with the geese who were cold plunging and just enjoyed being outdoors!
(photos by Beth Pries)

02/20/2026

We are pleased to announce the winner of the M and M jar contest who successfully guessed the exact number 2000 of M and Ms in the jar. Enjoy!

02/17/2026

It's exciting that we will celebrate 25 years in October during the year of the horse!

02/14/2026

Put a little love in your heart this Valentine's Day! Have a great day!

02/06/2026

Searching for a Valentine's gift? Our gift collection is here to help. Annie's latest handbags and Mantra-Head's scrunchies, socks, and jewelry make perfect gifts. Both vendors are donating a portion of sales to support our horse care program. Take part in our guessing game by estimating the number of M and M's in the jar. We look forward to welcoming you.

02/04/2026

Thank you, Annie for your support! We have the bags on sale now at Equestrian Connection and proceeds of your donation will support our horses!

New Annie Handbags now at Equestrian Connection 🐴
This incredible nonprofit helps thousands of children and adults each year through therapy horses — and every purchase helps support their life-changing work 🤍

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01/31/2026

Sometimes the connection between instructor and client reflects in how they happen to dress alike!