Methow Valley Riding Unlimited
Where horses and humans connect.
Wildfire Summer
We are incredibly grateful for all the brave firefighters and community members, risking their health and lives to preserve what they can of our communities and the natural beauty of our state.
This has been, and continues to be, a challenging summer for MVRU. Horses, especially older ones, are particularly sensitive to smoke, having to live out in it and breathe it day and night. In the interest of protecting the health of our precious horses and ponies, they have all been relocated to the west side of the mountains until there is hope of some regular clean air. There is no way to accurately predict the timing of such a thing.
However, we are forging ahead, planning on being able to offer weekly lessons beginning mid September. Finally, should you be in the position, or know someone who is, to make a donation in support of MVRU’s relocation, we would greatly appreciate it. That said, we also recognize that there are those in greater need.
Happy New Year!
2025 Highlights
• Another year of helping, healing and bringing joy through transformative horsemanship programs
• Supporting mental health and learning in all 4 schools in the Methow Valley school district through 3 distinct programs; Pony Power, HorsePower and Open BarnYard
• Hired a clinical psychologist to work with tweens and teens in HorsePower
• Secured grants to ensure fee-free services for partner programs with MVSD students
• Provided weekly horsemanship lessons, April through October, to K–7th graders, teaching empathy, compassion, stewardship and responsibility, while building confidence and horsemanship skills
• Created and nourished relationships built upon the magic of connecting with horses while cultivating empathy and compassion
• Provided the best of care for our equine partners’ physical and mental health, treating them with the dignity and respect they deserve
• Fostering TRUST, HOPE & JOY!
Over 50% of MVRU students participate in equine facilitated social emotional learning and mental health services free of charge.
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