Who We Are
Fieldstone Farm is one of the largest and most respected therapeutic equine centers in the country serving more than 900 students annually. Our therapy horses help people of all ages with a variety of emotional, physical and cognitive challenges reach goals they never thought possible. Since our founding in 1978, we have helped tens of thousands of people improve their emotional and physical well-being.
One of our largest populations of students are those struggling with mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, grief and survivors of trauma, cancer and violence, totaling nearly 50 percent. We are also well-versed in working with students with a variety of cognitive and physical challenges including autism, cerebral palsy, neurological disorders and sight impairments, among others. Ranging in age from four to 80 years old and older, our students come from throughout Northeast Ohio.
Horses help people with depression find hope, joy and motivation. Watch our video about Ania to find out how horses saved her life.
Benefits of Therapy with Horses
Our therapy horses help our students in extraordinary ways. Confidence, relaxation, strength and independence are just a few of the many benefits. Read on to learn more about how our horses are changing lives and how our ongoing research is leading the industry to further reveal the power of equine therapy.
Explore the About Us section...
All of our instructors are certified and the majority of our staff has been with Fieldstone for 10 years and many for 20 years or more.
We are fortunate to have an active 21-member board which helps Fieldstone achieve its strategic goals. 100 percent of our board give annually.
Our annual budget is approximately $2.5 million. We receive the highest ratings from Guidestar and Charity Navigator.
We partner with more than 50 other non-profits, schools and other organizations.
Fieldstone receives the highest ratings from PATH International, Charity Navigator and Guidestar.
View our latest news. Mark Sept. 7, 2024 on your calendar for our annual Chefs Unbridled benefit.
Our therapy horses benefit our students in extraordinary ways.
Every one of our students is changed by our horses. Learn about some of their stories.
Check out our newsletters that feature stories about our students, horses and the farm.
Sisters share love of horses
Kylie always wanted to ride a horse. Her dream came true at Fieldstone Farm with the help of A Special Wish Foundation, an organization that grants requests to children with life-threatening disorders.
She began riding at the beginning of 2021 with her younger sister, Kaitlyn. Both girls instantly found friends in our therapy horses.