Community Partnership
Special Equestrians
Time with therapy horses for grieving children — in partnership with Special Equestrians of Warrington, PA.
Healing alongside horses
Several times a year, Hands Holding Hearts partners with Special Equestrians in Warrington for a session created especially for children who have experienced the loss of someone important to them.
Together, children groom and ride gentle therapy horses and take part in a guided activity and discussion about grief and loss — building comfort, connection, and confidence in a calm, supportive setting.
Many children find it easier to open up when their hands are busy and a gentle animal is close by. The quiet rhythm of the stable, and the trust that grows between a child and a horse, can create space for feelings that are hard to put into words — and remind grieving families that they are not alone.
What to expect
Who it’s for
Grieving children ages 4–17. Up to 10 participants per session.
What you’ll do
Groom and ride gentle therapy horses, plus a guided activity and discussion about loss.
When & where
6:30–8:00 PM at Special Equestrians, 2800 Street Rd, Warrington, PA 18976.
Cost is $30 per participant, made possible by a generous grant from Special Equestrians. Pre-registration is required.
2026 session dates
Each session runs 6:30–8:00 PM. Registration closes shortly before each date.
2026
September 1
2026
December 1
From the Stables
Moments with the Horses
Grooming, riding, and quiet moments of connection — a look at the time our families share with the therapy horses at Special Equestrians.
Before You Ride
Two Forms to Complete
To join a session, please complete both forms below. Both are required before your first visit. Use the buttons to switch between them.
Participant Intake & Release
Tell us about the rider so we can plan a safe, supportive session. A few questions are optional and used only for grant reporting.
Finished? Tap 2 · Release & Consent above to complete the second form.
Release, Photo & Confidentiality Agreement
Please review and sign this before your first visit.
Join an upcoming session
Pre-registration is required, and a signed Special Equestrians consent form is needed for each rider.
Call (445) 444-5374 or email contact@handsholdinghearts.org.