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About Us

Combining proven educational and therapeutic approaches with the powerful modality of horses, supports, encourages, and empowers individuals of all abilities. Our philosophy is to provide person-centered and trauma-informed programming to meet the goals of every individual participating in the program. Our unique programs are able to meet intersecting physical, emotional, psychological, and social challenges.

OUR MISSION

To improve the social, emotional, physical, and behavioral development of children, youth, and adults in Northern Nevada through high quality equine assisted services delivered in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

LEAD’S CORE BELIEF IS THAT LIVES CAN BE BETTERED THROUGH MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH HORSES.

LEAD is the only organization in Nevada that provides three equine assisted centers: Equine Assisted Counseling, Youth Development, and Adaptive Riding. Each center provides a range of programming and is led by experienced professionals certified and licensed in their respective fields.