Hugs for Horses Therapeutic Riding Program

05/14/2026

Surprise at the barn! 💙🐴

Missy is the mama of our sweet Hugs horse, Ava — and Rona and Stephanie have admired Missy for years.

When Missy’s owner offered her to Rona, Rona jumped at the chance, knowing Missy’s golden disposition would be perfect for HUGS. Her owner was sure Missy was not bred when she came to the barn 8 or 9 months ago.

Fast forward to two weeks ago. When a suspiciously round Missy started showing the telltale signs of imminent delivery, a vet check confirmed what Rona and Stephanie already figured.

Last night around 10:00, our unexpected little c**t made his grand entrance.

Welcome to the world, Tonka Toy. You are already loved!

Now we just have to find out who your daddy is. 💙

05/11/2026

We’re honored to have partnered with Hugs for Horses for this year’s Palmetto Giving Day 💙

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, an amazing $59,000 was raised for Hugs for Horses, which helps provide therapeutic horseback riding programs at no cost to children and adults with special needs.

We were proud to donate a complimentary 2-night stay at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort — and congratulations to Mark, our giveaway winner! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and supported this meaningful cause. We’re grateful to be part of a community that continues to make a difference. 🐴✨

05/09/2026

Hugs is so much more than a horseback riding experience. It’s the whole barn magic. 🐴✨

Chickens, guineas, ducks, baby animals, fresh air, nature’s music, dogs, dirt, peace, freedom… and a place where our riders can breathe, belong, and just be.

And then there’s George — our big, fluffy, gentle, loving Great Pyrenees barn dog — watching over our riders as they get off the school bus like it’s his most important job in the world. 🐾💛

George is definitely a keeper.

05/09/2026

Elsa made a special trip to Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort to enjoy some relaxation and draw the winner of our getaway sponsored during Palmetto Giving Day!

Every supporter who donated online to Hugs for Horses Therapeutic Riding Program was entered for a chance to win a 2-night stay at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort, and today we are excited to announce our winner, Mark Kerce!

Thank you to everyone who donated and supported our mission during Palmetto Giving Day! Your generosity helps us continue providing meaningful therapeutic riding experiences to those we serve.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort for partnering with our organization and making this giveaway possible. We are so grateful for your support of Hugs for Horses and our community!

05/07/2026

WOW. Just WOW. 💙🐴

Thanks to our incredible donors, matching gifts, offline contributions, and everyone who shared their “Why Hugs?” stories with friends, family, coworkers, and the community…

Hugs for Horses raised over $59,000 for Palmetto Giving Day! 🎉

We didn’t quite reach our big goal, but we did something amazing:
This was our BEST Palmetto Giving Day ever.

Every donation, every share, every text, every phone call, every personal story helped move Hugs forward. Because of you, more children and adults with disabilities will experience the strength, confidence, joy, and healing that happens here — one horse, one rider, one small miracle at a time.

From Rona, Stephanie, our volunteers, our horses, and especially our riders and families:
THANK YOU. We are so grateful. 💙

05/06/2026

This is George.
George just heard Palmetto Giving Day ends in minutes… and we still have match money left on the table!

He’s devastated.
But YOU can turn that frown around—donate now and your gift will be doubled to support riders with disabilities!

Let’s end strong!
https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizat.../hugsforhorses

05/06/2026

Time is ticking down! ⏳. Double your donation! https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/hugsforhorses

05/06/2026

One hour left! Donate online and get enter in a chance to win a 2 day stay at Litchfield Beach & Golf!

Donate to Hugs for Horses online today for Palmetto Giving Day and until 6pm tomorrow! Your donation online will entered you in a chance to win a 2 night stay at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort! Thank you to Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort for partnering with our cause!

https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/hugsforhorses

05/06/2026

https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/hugsforhorses
Last chance to donate and double your cash! Match money goes up in🔥at 6pm!!! What are you waiting for?

05/06/2026

https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/hugsforhorses

Good news: Alexa’s new baby didn’t get stuck! 🐴💕
Bad news: Hugs’ donations are stuck! 😬

We have a brand-new filly at the barn, and Ms. Norton’s class got to meet her!

Now we need those donations to move like a newborn foal finding her legs — wobbly is fine, just GO! 🐴💨

Palmetto Giving Day ends at 6 PM, and with that, all the incentives end, too! There’s not much time left to DONATE!

https://www.palmettogivingday.org/organizations/hugsforhorses