Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services

Mission: To empower children and adults with or without physical, developmental and mental health challenges through the use of Equine Assisted Activities. Victoria Acres Equine Facility provides programs that offer a complex and exciting means of therapy, which produces tangible physical, psychological, cognitive, social and educational benefits to our clients.

Target demographics: Children and adults with or without physical, developmental and mental health challenges through the use of Equine Assisted Activities.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 100 clients and their families and volunteers

Geographic areas served: The Capital District and beyond

Programs: PATH Therapeutic Riding, Able-bodied Riding Lessons in both English and Western disciplines, Horse Sense Program provided through grant funding, Horses4Heroes Program to assist Veterans and active military members