Medicine Horse Center in Mancos Receives $7,500 Grant for Adaptive Equine Programs

The Medicine Horse Center, based in the small town of Mancos, Colorado, announced it has been awarded a $7,500 grant to broaden its adaptive equine programs. The funding will be directed toward acquiring specialized equipment, enhancing staff training, and extending outreach to underserved populations. Center officials said the grant reflects growing recognition of horseback‑riding therapy as an effective health intervention for individuals with physical and developmental challenges. With the additional resources, the organization plans to increase the number of participants it can serve in the coming year and deepen collaborations with local healthcare providers. The initiative aims to make therapeutic riding more accessible across the region.