Sun setting behind a rustic wooden barn with a red gate, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.

Sterling Stables

 Strengthening Community Through Horses

A person with a helmet holding a purple lead rope standing next to a brown horse in a fenced pasture during sunset.

Guided by the unique bond between horses and people, we help individuals discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, and feel supported through life’s challenges.

At Sterling Stables, we believe horses have a unique ability to inspire growth, learning, and confidence. Through hands-on activities with horses, we create opportunities for individuals to not only build resilience and self-awareness but also strengthen important life and learning skills.

By fostering trust, empathy, and responsibility, the lessons learned at the barn carry into school, home, and everyday life. In turn, these individual successes ripple outward, nurturing stronger families and more connected communities.

We welcome participants of all backgrounds and experiences, offering them the chance to learn from the unique partnership between humans and horses. By nurturing growth and connection, Sterling Stables helps individuals feel valued and capable of facing life’s challenges.

Sunset shining on a wooden barn in a rural area with green grass and trees.

 Our Mission

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Our Programs

  • A horse standing in a stable fenced area with trees and a clear sky in the background, during a sunset.

    HORSE POWERED READING®

    Strengthening literacy through connection with horses.

  • A brown horse standing behind green metal fencing in a grassy field during sunset with trees in the background.

    HORSE POWERED MATH®

    Hands on math with horses as partners.

  • A person in a beige coat and helmet holding the reins of a brown horse behind a green metal fence during sunset.

    HOMESCHOOL GYM CLASS

    Movement, teamwork, and barn based physical activity.

Our Herd

Meet the amazing horses who bring our programs to life—and the playful barn cats who add a little (ok, a lot) of extra joy to every day!

Close-up of a black horse with a long blonde mane, standing outdoors.
A close-up of a brown horse with a white star-shaped marking on its forehead, wearing a blue halter, standing in a grassy field with a blurred background of trees and a fence.
Close-up of a chestnut horse with a white star on its forehead, standing outdoors near a water trough.
MEET THE HORSES

Meet the Team

Sterling Stables is powered by a dedicated group of community members who share a passion for horses and helping their community thrive.

From our Board of Directors to our volunteers and supporters, each person plays an important role in bringing our mission to life. Together, we create a welcoming space where participants feel supported, valued, and connected.

With diverse backgrounds and experiences, our team is united by a common belief: that the bond between people and horses can strengthen individuals and build a stronger community for all.

MEET THE TEAM

Your support opens the door for learning, growth, and connection.
Every gift helps someone in our community feel seen, supported, and capable.

SUPPORT US