Overview
Our Background
Pegasus Project is a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) member center, providing therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities to those with special needs and disabilities. Founded in 2003, Pegasus Project began at Snow Mountain Ranch in Cowiche, WA as a pilot project with seven riders with special needs and one instructor. Due to the remarkable benefits observed and the tremendous response from the riders and their families, Pegasus Project continued to expand its therapeutic riding services and now serves an average of forty riders a year.
In 2006, Pegasus Project moved to its new home, Tumbleweed Ranch, in Yakima, WA. Nestled in the foothills of the Washington Cascade Mountains, the beautiful twenty-six acre site has allowed for greater growth and expansion of Pegasus Project services.
Pegasus Project is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, relying heavily on support from the Yakima Valley community in the form of grant support, individual donations, and contributions to annual fundraising events. In addition to generous financial support, volunteer involvement from individuals in the community remains one of the most important areas of support to Pegasus Project.
As Pegasus Project continues to grow and strengthen as a special service organization in the Yakima community, our goal continues to be to provide our riders with a positive, safe, life enriching experience.
Our Mission
To provide quality therapeutic riding and equine related activities to people with special physical and emotional needs to improve their health and well-being.