Riders, horses, staff, and volunteers together in the Equestrian Bridges arena

Rogers, Arkansas · Equine-Assisted Services · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Building connections between humans and horses.

Therapeutic riding, horsemanship, and programs for kids, families, veterans, and first responders across Northwest Arkansas.

Meet the Herd

Horses don't carewhere you've been.

They care that you showed up. Riders find their balance, their voice, and their confidence one session at a time. Pick your way in.

A rider waving from the saddle during a riding session
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Ride

Therapeutic riding, lessons, camps, and programs for every age and ability.

Find a program
 A young rider and a volunteer with a miniature horse
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Give

Every gift keeps a horse fed, sound, and ready for the next rider.

Donate today
 Volunteers leading horses in the arena
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Volunteer

Lead a horse. Walk beside a rider. Keep the stable running.

Volunteer with us

What it takes to feed our herd

Every ride starts in the feed room.

4,700Bales of hay
52,000Gallons of water
672Bags of grain
32,120lbs of grain and supplements
Your gift goes straight to the stable.
Aubrey with her therapy horse at Equestrian Bridges

Rider Story

Aubrey's StoryNew beginnings.

Every rider who comes through our gate starts somewhere. For Aubrey, it started with one horse and one session.

Meet the Herd

Every horse has a horse-onality.

Our therapy horses are the heart of the work. Tap any horse to meet them and see who sponsors their care.

Tap a horse to see their profile. See the whole herd

Life at the stable.

Brushes, hay, muddy boots, and a lot of patient horses. This is where the work happens every day.

A rider's hand resting on a horse's face Miniature horses sharing hay A volunteer sweeping the stable aisle Grooming a black horse in the stable Kids petting a miniature horse A horse peeking out of its stall with a big grin
Volunteer at the Stable

See Your Impact

See what your gift does.

$100/mo

Puts a rider back in the saddle.

    Examples are based on approximate care costs.

    Programs for anyone.

    Kids meeting a horse for the first time. Veterans looking for calm. Teens who need someone in their corner. Families who want to slow down together. In the saddle or on the ground, there's a place here for each of them.

    See All Programs

    Coming up at the stable.

    Clinics, community days, camps, and the road to the 15th Annual Mini Derby.

    See All Events

    Northwest Arkansas' Signature Fundraiser

    Lil Derby DaysThe Road to the 15th Mini Derby

    Big hats. Bourbon. Live music. Miniature racehorses. Every dollar raised keeps our herd working for the people who need it.

    Dates subject to change

    Become a Sponsor Get Derby Tickets
    Shanna Dozier, founder and executive director of Equestrian Bridges
    Shanna DozierFounder & Executive Director · PATH Intl. Certified Instructor

    Why Horses

    "Horses do not care about our past or what we did yesterday. They do not judge. Horses care only about where we are right in the moment with them."

    Shanna DozierB.A. Psychology · M.A. Mental Health Counseling · 20+ years of horsemanship

    Meet Our Team

    Trail Blazers White Sponsor

    The free Trail Blazers program for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders is made possible by Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO).

    Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

    See All Sponsors

    Join the Herd

    You're the bridge.Make it monthly.

    Monthly givers keep the hay stacked, the farrier booked, and the arena open all year. Start at any amount.

    • 501(c)(3), tax-deductible
    • PATH Intl. certified instruction
    • Rogers, Arkansas
    • Secure giving through Qgiv
    DonateJoin the Herd: Give Monthly