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​​​​​​​Sande School of Horsemanship is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in the heart of Columbia County, offering diverse programs focusing on developing life skills. Integrated Horsemanship offers a hybrid of riding and unmounted horsemanship lessons for people of all ages and abilities. Therapeutic Riding allows individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability to improve physical capacity while taking on the fun and rewarding challenge of riding horses. For people seeking mental health support, Equine Assisted Mental Health provides individual counseling outside of the traditional office setting with an equine partner and a Mental Health Professional. Various levels of Youth Leadership give kids ages 12 and up the opportunity to build foundational skills to be lifelong leaders, beginning with developing horsemanship competency and extending into becoming Peer Mentors and Junior Instructors.​​​​

 

Our Facility Expansion Project is now underway! This exciting project will expand our existing arena, as well as add a mental health wing, additional parking, and an ADA restroom. Learn more about it and see the renderings here.​​​

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SUMMER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

 

Summer registration is now open. This year we are offering both one-time classes and 4-day youth camps. For more information, please see our Summer Registration page. Adults and Therapeutic Riders, please email Sarah at sandehorsemanship@gmail.com to register.

 

Boot Scootin' Benefit Update

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With heavy hearts are cancelling our upcoming Boot Scootin' Benefit, originally scheduled for June 21, 2025.

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Due to a series of recent tragedies within our barn community, we have experienced significant disruptions that have delayed our planning efforts and affected our ability to hold the event as intended. These circumstances have deeply impacted our team, and after careful consideration, we believe canceling the event is the most respectful and responsible course of action.

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We know this news may be disappointing, and we are truly grateful for your support and understanding. We are currently exploring the possibility of hosting a new fundraising event in late September, which will maintain the same focus: supporting the continued growth of our expanding mental health program. We remain committed to this important work and look forward to sharing more details in the near future.