Wonderhill Farm’s Equine Sanctuary and Rehab provides a safe place to land for retired Therapeutic Riding horses. We feel that it is our responsibility to take care of those horses that have assisted in the healing process of those with special needs. Wonderhill Farm’s is dedicated to promoting wellness and healing.
Holly Carlile has been rehabbing horses off the race track for 25 years. She is also a P.A.T.H. certified instructor and has been working with those with special needs for the past 5 years. She knows first hand how these horses make a difference in people’s lives and wants to provide a home where she can provide the help and care they need to retire in dignity.
The horses we accept into our therapeutic riding program, after the 3-month trial period, will always have a home. The process ensures both parties are happy with the placement and, in turn, our new partners and teachers will have a safe place to call home forever. We do retire them from riding at some point, but they can still teach and minister in our Equine Assisted Learning Programs, such as: I AM Worthy, On Holy Ground, Eagles Wings, and the SPUR model. The last step in life for our horses is to have a safe place to land in hospice care (pain management) and palliative care.
Testimony
Stefanie Toole
When we first moved to Brenham, we needed a place to board my son’s therapy horse. From the moment I met Holly, I felt seen and heard. I felt accepted. That was what sealed the deal to let her board our precious, irreplaceable horse, Midas.
Midas is Nolan’s therapy horse. He was a rescue when we got him, and his health wasn’t that great. He’s well into his 20’s. But since Holly has been keeping and caring for him his health has improved ten-fold! Holly has taken time to teach me about horse care- from nutrition to bonding to special exercises for his kissing spine. Now he has more muscle, less gut issues and a stronger top line. She is so knowledgeable! Midas is happy and feeling good now. He even plays with other horses now, which isn’t something I had seen him do much of before. So both my son and his horse have been blessed here!
If you are interested in helping or supporting this program, please donate.
Wonderhill Horseshoe Club
Wonderhill Horseshoe Club is made up of sponsors who provide for the care and feeding of Wonderhill Farm therapy horses.
Sponsorship of a horse provides for the daily needs of these amazing animals allowing them to perform life-changing therapeutic activities for individuals of all levels and ages.
Sponsor a Horse
Our therapy horses are the backbone of our programming. Horse sponsors help fund the cost of horse care including feed, hay, farrier, dental, vaccinations, and veterinary expenses. The cost to care for one horse is approximately $6,500 annually. Donors may fund a year, or any portion of a year.
Help with our Food & Facilities
We are in need of funding for fencing more pastures to help with soft landings for those needing to be placed. We also need funding for those who need already-processed hay for those with no teeth.
Learn More About the Wonderhill Farm Horseshoe Club
More information about the Wonderhill Farm Horseshoe Club in our PDF including sponsorship levels and how to sponsor a horse today.