Make an Impact Today
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Every Dollar Makes A Difference
Your donation directly supports adaptive riding and groundwork lessons for participants of all ages with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Each gift helps provide a safe, life-changing experience that builds confidence, independence, and joy.
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Our Horses Are the Heart of It All
Caring for therapy horses is essential to our mission. Donations help cover feed, veterinary care, farrier visits, and equipment—ensuring our horses stay healthy, happy, and ready to serve our riders.
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Local Impact You Can See
SLR serves families right here in the West Valley. When you give, you’re investing in your community—helping neighbors, friends, and local heroes overcome life’s obstacles through the power of horses.
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Create Change
Every contribution—big or small—goes directly toward program operations, scholarships, and horse care. Your gift doesn’t get lost in overhead; it creates real, measurable change in lives every week.
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Proven, Purposeful Programs
Our certified instructors and trained volunteers use evidence-based equine-assisted activities that support physical strength, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Your support makes these transformative programs possible.
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Qualifying Charitable Organization
SLR allows Arizona taxpayers to give and get it back on their state taxes, up to $495 for individuals or $987 (2025) for couples filing jointly. You can make a difference at no net cost to you! QCO #20899,
FAQs
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Silver Lining Riding is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Peoria, Arizona, dedicated to helping individuals overcome life’s obstacles through equine-assisted activities and adaptive riding programs.
Our lessons and programs are open to children and adults of all abilities—including those with physical, cognitive, emotional, or social challenges—as well as veterans, first responders, and individuals seeking personal growth.
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Volunteers are the heart of Silver Lining Riding! Anyone age 14 and older can get involved by registering through our Volunteer Portal. Those ages 14–15 may volunteer with a parent or guardian, while individuals 16 and older may volunteer independently.
No horse experience is required, our Level 1 and Level-Up trainings will teach you everything you need to know. Volunteers help with lessons, horse care, events, and ranch maintenance, making a lasting impact on our riders and horses alike.
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Every gift helps Silver Lining Riding continue its mission of helping individuals overcome life’s obstacles through the power of horses. Donations directly support rider scholarships, horse care, adaptive equipment, and program operations.
You can give securely online through our Donate page, by mailing a check, or by participating in fundraising eventsthroughout the year.
Silver Lining Riding is an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO #20899), which means Arizona taxpayers can receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit—up to $421 for individuals or $841 for couples filing jointly—making it easy to give and get it back on your state taxes.
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Silver Lining Riding accepts cash, checks, debit and credit cards, ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) funds, and donations made through our secure online portal.
At this time, we do not accept insurance as a form of payment, since adaptive riding is considered a recreational and educational program rather than a medical treatment.
For families needing financial assistance, the Dawn Brown Memorial Scholarship offers partial support for lesson fees when funds are available.
