Your Gift Creates Confidence, Connection, and Possibility

Why
Give

Every day at The Right Step, Inc. (TRS), we witness powerful moments of connection and growth — a rider taking their first independent step, a veteran finding calm beside a steady horse, a child discovering confidence through movement and partnership. These breakthroughs don’t happen by accident; they happen because our community believes in the transformative power of equine-assisted services. When you give, you become part of these stories. Your generosity fuels the joy, courage, and possibility that unfold in our arena and barn.

Your donation directly supports the heart of our work: the clients, the horses, and the highly trained team that makes each lesson safe, meaningful, and accessible. Contributions help provide essential horse care, adaptive equipment, instructor training, scholarships for families, and the ongoing operational support required to run a high-quality program. With your help, we ensure that individuals of all ages and abilities — including those with physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental challenges — have access to experiences that build confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

When you give to TRS, you’re doing more than funding a program — you’re opening doors. You’re making it possible for someone to take a step they never thought they could take, to feel seen and supported, and to connect with a gentle, intuitive partner who helps them grow in ways that last long beyond the barn. Your generosity becomes part of every smile, every breakthrough, and every moment of courage our riders experience.

Thank you for helping us make each step forward possible.

Make an
impact today

One-Time Giving

Your one-time donation immediately supports essential needs such as horse care, instructor training, adaptive equipment, and program supplies. Every contribution helps us continue providing high-quality, inclusive programming to riders of all abilities.

Monthly Giving: Join the TRS Herd

Monthly donors sustain our program year-round, providing reliable support for feed, veterinary care, scholarships, and lesson operations. Even a small monthly gift creates a lasting, meaningful impact.

Short tiers example:

  • $15/month – Grooming supplies

  • $35/month – Adaptive equipment upkeep

  • $75/month – Lesson support & scholarships

  • $150/month – Horse care & nutrition

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Real Stories. Real Impact.

  • Person riding a horse inside an indoor riding arena, wearing an orange jacket and black helmet, with some cones visible on the ground.

    "I would say the most important change is the amount of confidence in doing things independently. Riding horses has spilled over to other things. He’ll say, "I can do it" or "I have it under control" when I ask him to do something."

    — A TRS parent

  • A young girl in a pink hat and tank top petting a brown horse, while another girl and a woman groom the horse in a stable.

    "I am forever grateful for the incredible impact this program has had on my grandaughter's life."

    — A client caretaker

  • A person with Valley Girl style, wearing a red helmet and a red and black plaid shirt, riding a horse decorated with Christmas accessories inside an indoor riding arena. Three smiling women walk beside the horse, one wearing a red jacket, another in a black vest, and the third in a pink sweatshirt. Cones and small obstacles are set up on the dark dirt ground.

    "The environment you have produced is a place where our son is not afraid to try new things and grow. We are so grateful for all you have done for us."

    — a TRS parent

  • A young girl riding a horse in an indoor riding arena, with a woman walking alongside and holding her safety strap, while another girl watching and smiling.

    "The instructors and horses have always met my daughter where she was at and, because of that, I think she has been willing to push herself because of the mutual trust."

    — a TRS parent

  • Young girl in a pink riding helmet smiling next to a light brown horse wearing a blue halter.

    The program is incredible! The love that they share with their clients (as well as the horses) is so true and shows up in all that they do! We are sincerely blessed to be part of this program! Thank you to all of you who make TRS what it is!!!

    — a TRS Parent

  • A person wearing a helmet adjusts a saddle on a brown and white horse inside a stable.

    Weekly riding has had a powerful impact on his balance, strength, and confidence.

    — A client caregiver

Giving
FAQs

  • Your gift directly supports our riders, horses, instructors, and volunteers. Donations help fund horse care, adaptive equipment, scholarships, program supplies, and ongoing training — ensuring that every participant receives safe, supported, and high-quality experiences.

  • A one-time gift makes an immediate impact, while monthly giving provides steady, reliable support all year long. Monthly donations help us plan ahead for horse care, scholarships, and program growth, and even small monthly gifts make a big difference over time.

  • Yes. The Right Step, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You will receive a confirmation email and receipt for your records.

    EIN (26-3916353)

  • Absolutely. You can dedicate your gift to a loved one, rider, volunteer, or horse. Just include the dedication information during checkout, and we’ll honor it in our donor records.

  • Yes. Many employers will match charitable donations, doubling or even tripling your impact. Check with your HR department, then submit your donation receipt to request a match.

  • Horse sponsorship directly supports the feed, farrier care, veterinary expenses, and training that keep our herd healthy and happy. Sponsorships are available at several levels and can be made monthly or annually. Choose a horse to sponsor on the Our Horses page here.

  • Yes. Thanks to donors, we provide scholarships for riders who need financial support to participate in lessons. Your donation helps ensure that cost is never a barrier to accessing our programs. Contact us if you’d like to sponsor a rider or program.

  • ColoradoGives.org is a trusted statewide giving platform that makes it easy and secure to support nonprofit organizations like TRS. Donations made through Colorado Gives help streamline processing, provide donors with tax documentation, and ensure that your gift is directed quickly and efficiently to our programs.

    Colorado Gives is also the home of Colorado Gives Day, an annual statewide giving event that helps nonprofits reach new supporters and maximize community impact. By donating through this platform, you are helping TRS participate in larger fundraising initiatives that strengthen our ability to serve riders, care for our horses, and grow our programs.

  • Yes. We welcome partnerships with local businesses, foundations, and organizations. Corporate sponsors receive recognition, community engagement opportunities, and the chance to directly support riders and horses. Contact us to learn more.

  • Yes. We gratefully accept in-kind donations such as feed, used tack, barn supplies, and items listed on our Wish List. Please contact us in advance to confirm what we can currently accept.

  • Yes! There are several easy ways to support TRS through your everyday activities. Find out more on our Wish List page.

  • Yes. If you prefer to give by mail, you can send your donation to:

    The Right Step, Inc.
    PO Box 332
    Louviers, CO 80131

    Please include your name and contact information so we can properly acknowledge your gift. Thank you for your support!

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