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Our Story

Founded in 1994, Ride to Fly is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the life-changing gift of horsemanship with children and adults facing physical, intellectual, developmental, and emotional challenges. Operating as a proud PATH International member center in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where individuals from age three and up can experience the profound benefits of Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning. Grounded in the core belief of the inherent worth and dignity of all people, our adaptive programs extend far beyond the saddle—helping riders build physical strength, enhance cognitive functioning, and cultivate emotional resilience. Funded entirely through grants, community donations, and fundraising, Ride to Fly remains steadfastly committed to empowering our students to rise above obstacles, build independence, and truly "fly without wings."

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Meet the Board

Led by a shared passion for adaptive horsemanship, the Ride to Fly Board of Directors brings together diverse professional expertise from finance, therapy, and community service. As an entirely volunteer-driven non-profit, these leaders dedicate their time to maintaining the highest standards of operational health and integrity, ensuring our programs can serve South Bay families for generations to come.​

Our Team.

Meet the heart and soul behind Ride to Fly. Our dedicated team of board members, certified instructors, and passionate volunteers are united by a single vision: empowering our riders to achieve independence and experience joy through the healing power of horses. Grounded in empathy, safety, and a deep respect for our community, we work side-by-side to ensure every individual who visits the barn feels supported, celebrated, and inspired to reach their full potential.

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The students come to Ride to Fly because they love their time with the horses and it is a safe place. From the words of a student, who was asked which horse was their favorite horse, “Probably the horse I’m hugging right here”.  Contributions to our organization is a gift. The students and families greatly benefit from their experience with Ride to Fly.

At Ride To Fly, our horses are the backbone of our program. Each of our horses are selected and trained to provide safe and effective therapeutic/adaptive riding and horsemanship lessons for our students, and they deserve the very best care in return!

 

Our wonderful horses deserve a high standard of care to continue their work with the children and adults that rely on them for their therapy including:

  • Standard Veterinary Care

  • Emergency Veterinary Care

  • Hoof Care (Trimming and Shoes)

  • Chiropractic Care

  • Dental Care

  • Medications

  • Supplements

  • Feed (Hay, Senior Feed, Pelleted Feed)

  • Stall Management (regular cleaning and bedding)

  • Grooming

  • Exercise and Training

As you can see, the costs involved in keeping our horses healthy and happy are important to the work we do. This is where we can use your help. Please consider making a donation to keep our horses fit and healthy for our students.

 

How do we use your contribution?

  • $50 provides hay for one day

  • $150 provides stall bedding for one week

  • $300 provides medications for one month

  • $600 provides vaccinations for six months

  • $1200 sponsors one horse for one month

We appreciate your consideration and support so very much. The Ride To Fly therapy horses all give an enthusiastic whinny of gratitude as well!

 

On behalf of Prince Charming, Bailey, and Truely, we thank you for being an important partner of Ride To Fly!

 

With Gratitude,

 

The Ride To Fly Team

Ride To Fly is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We rely heavily upon donations of time, money, equipment, and supplies from members of our wonderful community in order to sustain our program. Thank you in advance for considering giving to Ride To Fly!

©2026 by Ride To Fly

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