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Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is a non-profit organization providing Equine-Assisted Activities. Ability…Not Disability is the CKRH way!

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and health of children and adults with special physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs through therapeutic activities with horses. Equine assisted activities and therapies provide independence, achievement and community to the individuals that we serve.

12/09/2025

Meet Bristol, a junior at the Stables and a dedicated member of the equine club at CKRH. Over her time here, we’ve witnessed tremendous growth as she has taken her work in the barn very seriously, developing a strong sense of pride and accountability. Her evolution isn’t just limited to her riding skills—progressing from needing a horse leader to riding independently—but also in her maturity and sense of duty during her barn classes. This year, she was also accepted for an internship at Spycoast, which will further enhance her abilities in a professional barn setting. Her dedication and work ethic in the barn have seamlessly translated into the classroom, where she actively engages with teachers and peers. As she often remarks, she loves coming to school because it provides her with a sense of purpose.

Go, Bristol, we can't wait to see where the rest of this school year will take you!

12/09/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who helped us make GivingTuesday a huge success! With your help, we were able to raise over $4,450 before matching during the Bluegrass Gives Campaign. These funds enable us to continue offering equine-assisted services to the Central Kentucky community. Together, let's keep making a difference, one stride at a time!

12/03/2025

We can't believe it has been a year already. Blessed to partner with Rider’s Relief to provide scholarships for participants. This holiday season support an amazing cause, while enjoying amazing products.

12/02/2025

The final matching challenge for Bluegrass Gives Day is open now! Donations made through the Bluegrass Gives link can be matched dollar for dollar until the $100,000 fund is exhausted. Make your donation go further by donating during the challenge, and help change lives one stride at a time! Link to give now: www.bggives.org/organizations/central-kentucky-riding-for-hope

12/02/2025

Today is GivingTuesday! This special day is dedicated to inspiring donors to support local nonprofits that are making a positive impact in their communities. On Giving Tuesday, your contributions can be amplified through matching opportunities with Bluegrass Gives. Throughout the day, you can help us unlock challenges at certain times, allowing your donations to be matched dollar for dollar.

At CKRH, we deeply appreciate the healing power of horses—whether it's the joy of reaching milestones, building confidence while riding, or experiencing emotional breakthroughs with our exceptional equine companions. However, none of this would be possible without your support. Together, we're effecting change—one step at a time. Each donation, regardless of its size, brings about significant transformation in the lives of those we assist.

The 1st matching challenge of the day is the Bryant Fund Rise & Shine. Gifts up to $100 will be matched $1:$1, with a match fund of $25,000 available.
Donate through the Blue Grass Gives link here to participate: https://www.bggives.org/organizations/central-kentucky-riding-for-hope

Remember, contributing during these matching challenges isn't the only way to make a difference on GivingTuesday. By spreading the word about these opportunities and stories to your friends, family, and social media followers, we aim to make this the most successful GivingTuesday yet!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our team here at CKRH to you!

11/21/2025

Did you know that CKRH hosts a Fayette County High School on its premises? Throughout the academic year, students can engage in traditional high school courses while also acquiring valuable equine skills that are beneficial for life. The Stables emphasizes Equine Assisted Learning, with each student participating daily in barn sessions led by a dedicated instructor. In these sessions, they acquire groundwork techniques, learn the fundamentals of horse care and management, and develop communication skills through team activities. Students eager to delve deeper can join equine club activities, which allow them to ride twice monthly. Additionally, the collaboration with SpyCoast Farms and the Stables enables students to apply their barn skills in a real-world, cutting-edge, equine environment.

Learning extends beyond the classroom, and for some students, programs like the Stables help them process information in a manner they can grasp through this hands-on learning approach. CKRH is proud to offer a place where students from all backgrounds, many with learning disabilities and mental or emotional health issues, can seize these opportunities in an experiential setting. Because of CKRH's Path certified therapeutic approach we are able to uniquely tailor experiences for these students that will extend beyond their time here at school.

11/17/2025

We had a fantastic time this weekend celebrating our participants with our first Fall Classic Horse Show. It was a day for our participants to come and showcase to their friends and family what they have been learning this session at CKRH. Congrats to all our participants who took part. Everyone of did an amazing job and our team is so proud of you!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day from CKRH. To all our veterans, thank you for your service!

11/04/2025

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is honored to be a grantee from for the 2025 year! Thank you, TCA, for your generous support in our efforts to provide secondary careers for our six thoroughbreds. Like Courage, our 17-hand Chestnut, while not successful on the racetrack, has excelled in both our mounted and unmounted lessons. Or Appealing Alex, who is a rock in our lift lessons for participants who need more assistance mounting.

11/01/2025

Meet Luciana, the 10-year-old who has discovered her
confidence and joy on horseback at CKRH.

Luciana has faced challenges every day of her life. Diagnosed
with cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, and an exceptionally rare
genetic disorder—9q34 duplication, shared by only 22 people in
the world—she is the only child in her school with mobility needs
and the only wheelchair user. For years, her days were filled with therapies:
physical, occupational, feeding, and speech. Doctors once questioned if she
would ever walk, talk, eat solid food, or attend school alongside her peers.
Time and again, Luciana proved them wrong.

Today, she is an accomplished Special Olympian, an active Girl Scout, and—
thanks to your support—a horseback rider.

When Luciana began lessons at CKRH earlier this year, she was immediately
“horse crazy.” The moment she sits in the saddle, everything changes. As
her mom says, “Every horse person who sees her up there says instantly,
‘She was born to be on a horse.’ And I wholeheartedly agree.”

Riding has given Luciana a confidence she has never felt before. For
someone who often feels like the “odd girl out,” horseback riding gives her
a place where she belongs. She tells her family about the connection she
feels with her horse right after lessons—something she never could do
before. Her strength, coordination, and ability to express her emotions are
blossoming in ways that bring her parents to tears.

Recently, when asked what makes riding so special, Luciana said: “When I
get on a horse, everything goes away—I don’t feel disabled.”

With your support, riders like Luciana—and many others living with
disabilities—find a place where challenges are left at the barn door and
confidence takes the reins. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to
CKRH’s 2025 Annual Fund at https://ckrh.org/donate to help create more
experiences like this for others.

10/30/2025

The Breeders' Cup starts tomorrow, and it is not too late to see it in style. Four tickets to the Breeders' Cup have been generously donated to Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, with 100% of the funds raised benefitting our programming. Experience all 14 races live from the Turf Club at the beautiful Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. What does this VIP experience include?

🎫Table for 4 in the Del Mar Turf Club Restaurant (Table 644)
💠Four-course gourmet dining experience (off dedicated menu)
💠Tableside waiter
💠Open Bar access
💠Dedicated Bathrooms
🅿️Preferred parking pass for both days

🏇 Each ticket is valued at $2,570.00, with a grand total value of $10,280.00. This amazing experience is not to be missed! Because the races start tomorrow, this prize will be available to the best offer presented. If interested in purchasing this amazing experience, contact volunteers@ckrh.org or (859) 953-0974. The tickets will be transferred electronically to the winning offer. Offers will be accepted until 11 PM EST.

Please note that flight and hotel accommodations are not included in the package.

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4185 Walt Robertson Road
Lexington, KY
40511

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18592317066

Website

http://www.ckrh.org/

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