About Us
Got Ponies?
Our ministry is Biblically based equine assisted learning. We teach basic unmounted horsemanship and help children to develop a friendship with one or more of our miniature horses. These lessons are the tools we use to help kids to reach developmental milestones or reduce stress and anxiety, develop confidence, improve attention and a myriad of goals as planned with parents and guardians.
All of our services are provided at
NO COST
thanks to our generous donors!
Our program is designed to be accessible to children with all levels of need. Private Sessions are designed with individual goals. Group sessions and camps have Christian programming and basic unmounted horsemanship lessons. Children with all levels of abilities are integrated into our camps. This provides a rich opportunity for socialization.
Special needs sessions support specific additional goals within the horsemanship class framework. Sessions are planned with the session leader and parents or guardians to address individual special needs for the Rancher. We have had much success supporting kids with Autism, ADHD, anxiety and working through grief and loss.
Our farm is located In Louisa, VA.
Our Director
Ms. Patti Fields is the founding director of Pony Partners. When Ms. Patti moved to Louisa, VA in 2017 she brought with her a herd of miniature horses and a lifetime of experience working with children and adults with special needs. She has a BS in Developmental Education, is a certified Equine Assisted Life coach, and is currently pursuing her MS in Christian Counseling with Liberty University.
WE LOVE VOLUNTEERS!
We love and depend on our many volunteers throughout the year! Our miniature horses get great care as their stalls and pastures are kept clean and neat. Our ponies love and need extra grooming throughout the week. Volunteers help with special activities, fundraising and work as camp helpers.
Need pony time and camp and sessions are over? Not an elementary aged kid, but still want to spend time with the horses? Bring the family to volunteer! Our kids learn to take care of the miniature horses and we love seeing our families often!