Hearts & Hooves began as a 501 (C)(3) non-profit riding center in June 2001. Since that time, hundreds children, youth and adults have enjoyed the benefit of riding in the Hearts & Hooves’ program. Hearts & Hooves earned Premier Accredited Center status through NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) in June 2004, demonstrating that it operates in accordance with national standards as set by professional peers within the therapeutic riding industry. Hearts & Hooves is the only accredited center in the central Arkansas and one of only two to achieve this status in Arkansas.

The core of therapeutic riding at Hearts & Hooves is teamwork, beginning with the horse and rider, adding certified instructors and trained volunteers under the supervision of a licensed medical professional. Each Hearts & Hooves’ team works with riders in a fun, loving and positive way that can’t be duplicated in a clinical setting.

Hearts & Hooves provides an environment rich in the sights and smells of farm life – and is conveniently situated just outside of North Little Rock / Sherwood. Participants come to Hearts & Hooves for its unique programs, its experienced and credentialed staff, its convenient location and its clean, accessible facility.

WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC RIDING? Therapeutic riding uses equine-oriented activities for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well being of people with disabilities.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Hearts & Hooves' mission is to provide a professional environment to serve persons with disabilities so that they might achieve increased self-confidence and improved life skills through teamwork with horse and staff.

OUR VISION STATEMENT: Hearts & Hooves wants to become a premiere therapeutic riding and teaching facility dedicated to serving those with disabilities.

OUR CORE VALUES INCLUDE: