Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center

05/30/2026

Join us in wishing Jennifer a very Happy Birthday!

05/30/2026

🎉 Two Great Ways to Support Chakota Today! 🐴💙

Looking for bargains while helping a great cause? We’ve got you covered!

🛍️ Storage Unit Sale
Behind Frank’s Corner Kitchen in Beckemeyer
⏰ Now until Noon
🏠 Furniture, household items, and other larger treasures waiting for a new home!

👕 Yard Sale
📍 200 Sycamore St., Germantown
⏰ Now until Noon
🛍️ Clothing is just $5 per bag!
Plus plenty of other great finds throughout the sale.

Every purchase helps support the riders, horses, and programs at Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center. Come shop, save, and make a difference!

💙 Thank you for supporting Chakota and helping us continue changing lives—one ride at a time. 🐴✨

05/29/2026

It’s only week two and these guys are stepping up their game! Dillon says he plowed seven fields. 🤣

05/26/2026

Our Monday riders were disappointed last week when they got canceled due to storms. Our dedicated staff and volunteers made it possible for the three who could attend today to have fun and productive sessions on Memorial Day!

The bubble wands were delivered to the mailbox just in time to add some fun and laughter. If you’re laughing at that tiny little rider on a horse that’s 5 times too big, just know she picks Rocky every time she can!

Please note, we require helmets on all riders except those who have a medical release.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifices secured the freedoms we enjoy each day and will never be forgotten.

At Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center, we are grateful for the heroes who served with courage, strength, and selflessness. As families gather and flags wave proudly, may we all take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.

We also remember the military families carrying both pride and loss in their hearts today. Your sacrifices matter too.

From all of us at Chakota, thank you to those who gave everything for our nation. 🇺🇸🐴

05/25/2026

On this day in 2008, Chakota launched its very first pilot season with just 4 riders at LangMor Stables under the guidance of Dave and Kay Langenhorst.

What began in 2005 as a dream officially became a nonprofit in 2007, with a mission to provide individuals with disabilities therapeutic interaction with horses that builds confidence, dignity, and emotional well-being.

Today, under the guidance of a Board of Directors, Chakota serves 24 riders each week with a growing wait list. The day-to-day operations are handled by a dedicated staff and incredible volunteers, who have changed countless lives through the power of horses.

From 4 riders to a thriving program — thank you to everyone who helped make the dream a reality. ❤️🐴

05/23/2026

What a great start!!
Some old faces and so many new ones! Sooo happy to watch it keep growing!🐴🥰
~ Kay and Dave

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Even though Monday was canceled due to storms we had an incredible first week of the 2026 riding season at Chakota Therapeutic Riding Center! ❤️🐴

The barn has been filled with smiles, laughter, happy tears, and the special kind of joy that only happens when horses and people come together. The returning riders were excited to be back in the saddle experiencing the magic, every session reminded us why Chakota is so special.

Our volunteers — both seasoned and brand new — jumped right in with encouraging words, helping hands, and huge hearts. Watching friendships form, confidence grow, and riders light up around the horses has already made this season unforgettable.

Thank you to everyone who makes these moments possible: our riders, families, volunteers, staff, and supporters. Week one was a beautiful reminder that miracles still happen at the barn every single day. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the season brings! 🌟

We look forward to seeing more riders as they return after family vacations. There are more on the waiting list who are eager to start when we get additional volunteers trained.

05/20/2026

Rocky is not ready for retirement yet! At 26 y/o he is still enjoying his time as a therapy horse. And Sarah is enjoying her first riding session of the season.

Stay tuned for a photo dump after the conclusion of our first week.