Horses for the Spirit (HFTS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity organization serving Northern Nevada. Founded in 2005, through the help of volunteers who have donated in excess of 15,000 hours, HFTS has built a successful youth program. We combine Equine Assisted Learning with Natural Horsemanship ground work to teach positive life and social skills to youth in our community.
2010
- May 22nd – Invited to Hold our Graduation Day Event at the Reno Rodeo Foundation’s “NV of the West” Fundraiser
- Spring 2010 – 8 Week McGee Center Program
- Spring 2010 – 8 Week Social Services Program
- March 2010, Received a Grant from the Reno Rodeo Foundation to purchase a heater for the classroom, 50 t-shirts through Cabinet Ink for program graduates and general program supplies.
- February 2010, Received $6,000 Grant from private foundation (prefers to remain anonymous)
2009
- Spring 2009, Received Grant from the Reno Rodeo Foundation
- Spring 2009, 8-week Program with McGee Center
- Spring 2009, 8-Week Program with kids from Social Services
- Fall 2009, 8-Week Program with Children’s Cabinet
- November 2009 – First Annual Wine & Spirits Fundraiser
2008
- Spring 2008, 8-Week Program with McGee Center
- Spring 2008, 8-Week Program with HUHFY
- Fall 2008, 8-Week Program with McGee Center
- December 2008, Participated in the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade with Graduates of our Programs
- December 2008, Received Grant from Marshall R. Matley Foundation
- December 2008, Received funding from Scott Greene, DVM
2007
2006
2005
- Received State and Federal Non-Profit Status
- Co-Founded by Robbie Maus, Melinda Blackwell, PJ Stegen
