From The Ground Up, Therapeutic Horsemanship

For the past seven years, From the Ground Up (FTGU) has offered horse related activities and riding instruction to people of all ages with special needs. As the community changes in its needs, FTGU is also changing to support those needs. Along with our current programming, we will be adding future programs such as therapeutic horsemanship for, seniors, school-based programs and veterans (NARHA*).

" It really is amazing to watch Nicole on the horse. It's like her autism is gone...she came out of the ring on Saturday and helped Andrea close the gate and then ran up to us with her arms in the air and yelled, 'I'm a winner!' I believe in the miracles of horses and your amazing program."

- Deb and Michelle, Nicole's loving fan club!

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• Please note that due to server problems we have changed our e-mail to a new temporary account at ftguinfo@yahoo.com. If you have tried to e-mail us and have not heard back please try again at this new account. We apologize for the inconvenience.

• Our calendar of events page has been updated for the 2010 season! Check out what's going on this year at From the Ground Up.

• Our open enrollment period for the 2010 Spring season will take place Feb 15 - April 1. ALL participants new and returning are required to complete the 2010 application. Priority will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis. Times slots can be reserved when ALL paperwork is received and reviewed by FTGU. The Spring season will begin mid April depending on the weather. A schedule of available time slots will be announced closer to the season's start date.

• Participants interested in our Horses for Heroes (HFH) program please read this letter from the director. A special HFH registration packet can be obtained by e-mailing the Assistant to the Director, Fredrike Purkert @ f_purkert@yahoo.com. 

 

You Can Help!

DONATIONS

FROM THE GROUND UP THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP, INC. is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization serving the needs of persons with disabilities in Central New York. Like other not-for-profit organizations, we always welcome assistance in the form of donations and volunteer hours.  Donations are tax-deductible and, of course, greatly appreciated. 

VOLUNTEERS

We are need of more volunteers. Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways and experience with horses or people with disabilities is not required! Click on the "Volunteer" button above to learn more about getting involved. From the Ground Up is exists only because of its outstanding volunteers. We can offer you a life changing opportunity, giving you hands on experience with horses and riders with disabilities. Come join the fun!

Lessons

Click the "Riding Program" button for more information on riding at FTGU. 

Click Here for a Lesson Registration Packet

We are always accepting donations. From The Ground Up relies on donations from the community. All of our horses have been donated along with most of our tack and equipment. We always have something on our wish list! 

If you are interested in making a donation, whether it is your time, tack, equipment, horses or even a monetary donation please click here for more information