Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska

Sadly, we have not yet been able to find a certified trainer/program director in order to open in 2026.

EATA is in search of a trainer/program director for the 2026 summer season.

PATH or similar certification is required. Please DM if interested.

EXCITING NEWS!!
EATA is making plans to return in 2026!
(More to follow - stay tuned.)

With deep regret, EATA’s Board of Directors announces that the summer riding therapy program is cancelled for 2024.

Janie Call, our wonderful Program Director, let us know in January that she is retiring. She has given her all for the program for the last 14 years, including wintering the EATA horses on her ranch in Oregon and driving them up the Al-Can and back every year. She has been the heart and soul of our program and has given selflessly of her time, patience and kindness. We will miss her greatly and wish her well as she spends more time with her family.

Also retiring are three of our four horses. Rocky and Hank have gone to live with Janie’s sons on nearby ranches. Blondie is retired on Janie’s ranch, sponsored by a long-time EATA volunteer. We appreciate our horse friends and are happy they have a beautiful place to live out their lives.

So what does this mean for EATA? We simply do not have the funds or time to recruit a new director or buy horses in time for the summer season. We are sorry to disappoint our riders, who we know look forward to their summer horse time. We are also sorry to disappoint our amazing volunteers, who get as much back as they give to the program.

Going forward, we hope at some point to reorganize and be able to offer equine assisted therapy once again. We know the value it has to the community. The Anchorage Horse Council will continue to operate the William Clark Equestrian Center and provide that service to Anchorage horse lovers.

We will let you know of any future developments. Thank you to our many followers and friends for your support over the years. Not good-bye but until later!

EATA Board of Directors

Thanks again to all who donated to keep the EATA horses fed this winter!

Holiday greetings from the EATA herd! Feeling festive in their winter pasture!🎄

December Mystery Bag is HERE!
This month we are featuring Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska. Join us in giving a helping hand to this amazing charity!

Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska (EATA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to enhance the physical, psychological, and social well-being of Alaskans living with disabilities through therapeutic horsemanship. We offer equine-assisted activities and therapies for children and adults.

Thank you to Sara’s Gift Cache for sharing December proceeds with EATA! Go by and do some shopping!

December Mystery Bag is HERE!
This month we are featuring Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska. Join us in giving a helping hand to this amazing charity!

Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska (EATA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to enhance the physical, psychological, and social well-being of Alaskans living with disabilities through therapeutic horsemanship. We offer equine-assisted activities and therapies for children and adults.

Need a warm dry place to ride? Contact EATA for rentals. Rental fees help support our summer therapy season.
Https://equineassistedtherapyalaska.org

☃️ Winter updates from WCCEC ☃️ - https://mailchi.mp/d1900f73d258/first-events-at-wccec-in-20298808

The need is still there. We appreciate your support! Https://equineassistedtherapyalaska.org/donate

It’s Giving Tuesday. The Alaskans who benefit from equine assisted therapy appreciate your support! Thanks for making the magic happen.

If you placed a winning bid during our in-line auction, please check your email for a contact to collect your item(s). We can arrange for you to collect them if you live in the Anchorage or Mat-Su areas. Out of area bidders will need to pay for shipping costs. Thank you!

Https://app.galabid.com/eatawintercampaign