Chastain Horse Park

August is National Make-A-Will Month—a meaningful reminder that the legacy we create can make a difference for generations. 🐴💙

If Chastain Horse Park has held a special place in your life, we invite you to consider including us in your estate plans to ensure future generations experience the connection, confidence, healing, and joy made possible through life-changing relationships with horses.

Visit the Legacy page on our website to learn how you can create an impact that lives on.

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Today, on National Nonprofit Day, we’re celebrating the people and partnerships that make Chastain Horse Park’s mission possible. 🐴💙

Did you know that Chastain Horse Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization? Philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and community partners helps us fulfill our mission: to make a difference in the lives of individuals of all abilities through life-changing relationships with horses.

One meaningful (and fun!) way to support our mission is to join us for Reins of Hope, our signature annual gala.

✨ REINS OF HOPE 2026
📅 Thursday, October 29
📍 Atlanta History Center

Reins of Hope brings our community together for an unforgettable evening featuring a chef-inspired dinner, live auction, and powerful stories showcasing the impact of our equine-assisted therapy and learning programs.

There's still time to join us as a Reins of Hope sponsor! Sponsors who commit soon will be included on our printed gala invitation, invited to our exclusive Patron Party on October 7th.

We are grateful to the sponsors who have already stepped forward to support this year’s Reins of Hope. Thank you for believing in our mission and the transformative power of horses.

🎟️ Tickets on sale September 1. Sponsorship opportunities are now available at the link in our bio.

It was an honor to host PATH Intl. professionals from all over the country for an Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor Workshop as we continue our quest to be a center of excellence. Continued education is foundational for the growth and advancement of our industry, and we are proud to support opportunities for professionals to learn, collaborate, and strengthen their skills

It’s planning week at the horse park! While our horses embrace a well-deserved summer vacation, our team is preparing for the fall semester. We’re organizing the tack room, finalizing curriculum, scheduling our therapeutic riding sessions (5,000+!), and preparing to welcome back after-school riders. We cannot wait to see everyone soon!

Sponsorships are now available for our annual Reins of Hope Gala, a special evening benefiting Chastain Horse Park’s therapeutic programs.

We hope to see you Thursday, October 29th at the Atlanta History Center — with your support, we will raise the critical funds needed to continue our mission of healing through horses!
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit: https://e.givesmart.com/events/OId/

It is with bittersweet hearts that we announce Whitney Phippen is embarking on her next chapter in Sunny California.
Whitney has a remarkable gift for making people feel seen, welcomed, and valued. Whether working with students, volunteers, families, or colleagues, she leads with kindness, patience, and genuine care. Her passion for the healing connection between horses and humans has left a lasting mark on our community, and we are deeply grateful for all she has given to Chastain Horse Park.

Our Lesson Program is looking for a part-time riding instructor. The ideal candidate has experience teaching Hunter Jumper lessons from the beginner through at least X-rails. There would also be opportunity to substitute for other instructors. If interested, please email [email protected]

Over the course of 6 weeks, campers built confidence, communication skills, and responsibility while getting to know their equine partners. Coan Park’s Camp Best Friends therapeutic summer program was created to give Atlanta’s children a safe and affordable place to spend their summers, and we are so honored to have them for another year.

“The World Works Better With Us.” ☀️
July is Disability Pride Month! It commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, after the historic “Capitol Crawl” Protest. This month celebrates disability culture, history, and community pride.
Chastain Horse Park is proud to empower individuals of all abilities through life-changing relationships with horses.🐴

Nothing encourages a safe space quite like pony pops 💕

As a part of our inaugural grief support summer camp, campers made "pony popsicles" to show gratitude to our herd and to talk about how helping others makes us feel better, too. Chastain Horse Park's Lindsey Delgado-Harris, MSW, and Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning, designed and led an incredibly fun and meaningful week-long experience for participants!