Expanding Year-Round Healing, Learning, and Equine Rescue
Year-Round Services: Rain or shine, our new Indoor Education Center allows consistent access to equine-assisted programming
Education for All: Hosting our new Equine-Assisted Programs with hands-on workshops, lectures, and compassionate care classes
Healing Through Horses: Supporting veterans, first responders, youth, and caregivers through mindfulness-based, non-riding sessions
Rescue and Rehabilitation: Enrichment, training, and increased visibility for horses awaiting adoption
This vision is brought to life in collaboration with Garret’s Promise—a foundation committed to creating healing spaces in memory of Garret Lederman. Their support represents shared values of transformation, compassion, and courage.
“Through our work with 13 Hands, we’ve witnessed rescue efforts of extraordinary scale where horses are saved from horrific conditions, rehabilitated in both body and spirit, and restored to a life of purpose. What truly moved us was how their rescue efforts don’t stop with horses—offering retreats, workshops, and equine-assisted learning programs for veterans and individuals navigating grief and mental health challenges. 13 Hands is a living testament to the healing power of compassion, and the indoor arena will expand their reach, allowing even more lives to be restored, hearts to be mended, and hope to take root again.”
–Rachel Lederman, Co-Founder of Garret’s Promise
Construction of the Indoor Education Center is underway this summer, with expanded programming set to roll out through late 2025. Equine-Assisted Learning sessions will launch as part of the new offerings. Be sure to check back for progress photos and updates as the vision comes to life.
This isn’t just about building a new structure—it’s about opening doors to possibility. With your help, the Indoor Education Center will become a space where meaningful connection happens and growth unfolds.
Your support fuels the final stretch of this journey. Whether you choose to give, volunteer, or simply share our story, you’re helping shape a future filled with purpose.
“This center is more than a building—it’s a promise to the people we serve and to the horses we rescue. As a partner in the 2025 Seen Through Horses Campaign, we are proud to further demonstrate our commitment to mental health, personal development, and community healing along with our mission to provide compassionate care to equines in need.”
–Marylou Tortorello
13 Hands Equine Rescue Founder & Executive Director
