4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Giving Tuesday

As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, 4STEPS maintains its philanthropy by keeping program fees affordable and offering scholarships by writing grants and soliciting donations to offset the cost for 4STEPS’ participants.

The success of 4STEPS lies in its ability to integrate traditional education with innovative services in therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities and therapies. Responding to community needs, 4STEPS develops programs for those who benefit from exceptional programming, innovative curricula and sustainable business practices. 

Founded on core values of integrity, passion and efficacy, 4STEPS continues to uphold these beliefs. The cornerstone of our organization is transformation, for the individual, family, and community. 

 WE CAN'T DO WHAT WE DO WITHOUT YOU!

Core Values and Beliefs:

· We are committed to a philosophy of inclusion in all our affairs and fostering activities that add to the richness of our social fabric.

· We are committed to providing a nurturing, compassionate, and a peaceful learning environment, which allows each individual to reach his or her greatest potential.

· We hold a deep respect for humanity, animal kind, and the natural world and are committed to promoting our connectivity.

· We believe in the gift of the horse to heal, teach, empower and inspire.

· We are committed to providing effective therapeutic services and excellence in all our equestrian programming.

· We are committed to safety as paramount in our actions and maintain a do-no-harm approach in all our activities.

· We are committed to providing charitable and affordable access to our services through scholarships, fellowship, and researching grant opportunities.

· We are committed to exploring, collaborating, and seeking counsel in the sustainability of our mission, organization, and industry.

· We are committed to an attitude of openness, teamwork and discovery in our work, while respecting a diversity of living and learning styles.

· We value the curative qualities of our physical landscape and are committed to treading lightly, recognizing our interdependence with the environment and being accountable for our actions.

· We believe we can produce profits and superior value, by operating with these values and serving the common good.