Hoof & Harness provides safe and effective Equine Assisted Learning to physically, emotionally and mentally challenged individuals in East Tennessee. This year students worked with our four experienced lesson horses to complete 880 personalized therapy sessions in our program.
Each week, 50 volunteers give their time, talent, humor and love to each student in our program. Throughout 2025, we’ve also offered 200 mental health sessions — at no charge — to our individuals.
Since forming in 2011, Hoof and Harness has provided nearly 10,000 individualized lessons completely free of charge. Our program includes therapeutic carriage driving, literacy training, sensory integration, social and cognitive development, and licensed, trauma-informed counseling.
As we prepare for our 15th year of serving our students, we are welcoming two sweet new minis to our program: Copper and Waldo. During the coming months, we’re committed to training these new lesson horses to fit our program and benefit our students.
What can you do to help?
1. Donate by clicking the “Donate” button below or find us on Venmo @hoofandharness! Any dollar amount helps!
2. Share this link on social media to help promote our program and campaign.
3. We are always in need of volunteers. You can contact us here if you’re able to donate your time. Thank you!
In the words of one of our volunteers: “In my first year as a Hoof & Harness volunteer, I have helped two students throughout the program. I have noticed tremendous progress with them, and I am so very proud of them. Part of what helps them succeed is the environment. Everyone is calm and peaceful, and the volunteers are always willing to lend a hand whenever someone asks. For these reasons, I ask you to give to this program. Any amount, big or small, means the world to the students and to all the volunteers. Thank you.”
