Hey there, horse loving hearts!

At Stella’s Chance, we’ve got tons of fun activities to help you connect with horses, nature, and friends! 🌳🎨🐾

🐴 Daily Goals for DDA Clients at Stella’s Chance

Empowering Growth Through Whole Horsemanship

At Stella’s Chance, we don’t just teach riding — we teach whole horsemanship. That means everything from horse care and grooming to groundwork, communication, and confidence-building. Each activity is designed to meet our clients right where they are, helping them grow in ways that feel meaningful and fun. 🐎🌱Whenever possible, we schedule horsemanship classes in small groups to encourage social interaction, peer learning, and friendship-building. While we do offer some 1:1 session, they are limited based on staff availability and scheduling.

🤝 Supportive & Experienced Staff

Our team is made up of compassionate, skilled instructors who understand how to adapt sessions for all abilities. We’re proud to have Chelsey, who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), on our team — so clients who are Deaf or hard of hearing can communicate freely and feel truly understood.

Whether it’s your first time meeting a horse or you’ve been riding for years, we’re here to guide, encourage, and celebrate every step of the way.

🌟 What We Do Every Day:

🧽 Horse Care & Responsibility
Clients learn to groom, feed, and care for their horse — building independence and life skills.

🐾 Groundwork & Trust
From leading through obstacle courses to practicing safety skills, we build confidence and connection with horses from the ground up.

🐎 Riding at Your Pace
Each session is tailored to individual abilities and comfort levels, focusing on balance, control, and progress — not perfection.

🗣 Communication for All
We adapt to every client’s preferred way of communicating — whether that’s spoken words, gestures, or ASL. Our goal is to make every client feel heard and seen.

🎯 Personal Progress
Each person works toward their own goals — whether it’s brushing a horse independently, mastering a riding skill, or just enjoying calm time in the barn.

👫 Community & Friendship
Sessions often include teamwork and social time, helping clients build relationships with others (and of course, with the horses!).

🐴 Come Join the Herd

We believe every person deserves the chance to experience the magic of horses in a way that feels safe, fun, and empowering. Our barn is a place where everyone belongs, and every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and smile.