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Therapeutic Riding Center | Virginia

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Stella and Posie, two mares, are led out to their field for the night.

Double Your Impact: Support Stella & Her Equine Friends

Every dollar you give by July 1 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000, thanks to Roxana and Joe Cammarata!

Donate Now to Double Your Gift

Double Your Dollars!

Your gift will go twice as far if you give or pledge by July 1. Long-time supporters, Roxana and Joe Cammarata, are kicking off our midyear campaign with a matching gift of $5,000. Help us unlock the full match to reach our $16,000 goal for the last half of 2026!

A man stands facing Stella with his hands on her back enjoying a moment of peace. Stella is not tied but is choosing to stand still.
A young woman trots Stella in the outdoor arena.
A young child sits on Stella's back in a bareback pad wearing a blue helmet. Volunteers are helping hold him on the horse while a third volunteer is holding Stella's lead rope.

“Stella knows me. She makes feel happy and special.” – Jodi

Stella is worth her weight in pony gold. A former show pony, Stella was donated to Simple Changes in 2017. Since then, she has changed innumerable lives. A steady horse under saddle in hippotherapy and therapeutic riding, she has carried riders who cannot sit up and cantered independent riders over cross-rails.

Now, Stella joins mental health professionals and coaches in guiding clients through counseling, leadership, and well-being sessions. She represents all that we do at Simple Changes – caring for body, mind, spirit and soul.

“Stella is calm. I learned to canter on her and that makes her special to me.”
– Danielle, Independent Rider

“I feel peaceful when I am with Stella. My brain settles.”

– Mental Health Client

The Cost of Care

Each horse at Simple Changes costs over $8,000 per year to keep – covering essential grain, hay, farrier visits, and medical care. To care for Stella and her equine friends through the end of the year, we need to raise $16,000.

Your gift will go twice as far if you give or pledge monthly gifts by July 1.

Donate Now to Double Your Gift

If you would prefer to make a donation by mail, please make checks payable to Simple Changes and mail to:

Simple Changes
PO Box 991
Lorton, VA 22199