Thank you for your consideration of giving.

The Mount Hope Equestrian Center is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of life for individuals with mental, physical, and psychological special needs and disabilities, such as Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, Depression, Down Syndrome, MS, PTSD, and a multitude of physical challenges. Canine program to be developed. If you’re interested in supporting us, please click the button below. You may also mail checks to 

P.O. Box 64

Hamel, IL 62046

Short Term Fundraising Goals:  

To begin operations our monthly expenses need to run in accordance with donations. Dependent on financial support, expenses are expected to be in the range of $5,000 to $10,000 per month and primarily consist of these items:

• Labor for one to two “Equine Specialists”;
• Labor for one to two “Mental Health Therapists”;
• Horses;
• Facility;
• Monthly paydown of startup expenses; and
• Financial accounting, administration and insurance.

Mid-Range Fundraising Goals: Establish local and nationwide personal and corporate donation support to sustain and expand services to facilitate operation of all three pillars (Mental Health Therapy, Adaptive Riding, and Canine Services) of Mount Hope Equestrian Center.

Long Term Fundraising Goals: Create an “Endowment Fund” of at least 2 Million Dollars to provide the foundation to sustain operations of this foundational/corporate plant of Mount Hope and it’s expansion. This endowment, coupled with the ongoing donations from individuals, families, corporations and government grants will provide for the expansion of Mount Hope Equestrian Services to other parts of the country.

In addition we have a little Donation Christmas List Below.

• We could use money towards a “horse trailer”
• We need adjustments made to further support an expanded office facility “On-Site” – including restroom upgrade
• Rope Halters
• Helmets for Children & Adults
• Leg Wraps
• Blankets
• Saddles/Saddle Covers
• Brushes/Grooming Supplies