Montanova Stables Foundation is a nonprofit organization that enriches and empowers youth in the presence of horses. We partner with area schools to identify children who will benefit from our afterschool and summer camp programs. These programs are scholarship-based and rooted in the belief that horsemanship can play a valuable role in developing youth into confident leaders.

During the school year, students come to our barn for afterschool enrichment through horseback riding lessons, horsemanship, crafts, and work in the barn. Students gain a valuable sense of accomplishment and increase self-confidence as they master these skills in the barn and on horseback. Each MSF child is taught in a safe and supportive environment. They receive one-on-one mentoring from students who are trained and supervised by Jennifer Jones, a professional riding instructor. These experiences create a bond of trust between the student, the horse, and their mentor.  Our children keep a journal of their experiences at MSF which allows them to express their feelings freely with creative writing and/or drawing.

Our students are able to attend after school programming, at no cost to their families, thanks to the generosity of our community. Your support will enable more youth in our area to develop valuable life skills through their experience on the farm and with animals.