Building Confidence.
Inspiring Growth.
Leg Up Equine Learning Center
Pre-formation / Concept Stage · 2026
A proposed nonprofit equine center in Ocala, Florida dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages and abilities through adaptive riding, equine-assisted learning, traditional riding instruction, and community programs.
7,000+
Students with exceptionalities in Marion County Public Schools
#1
Marion County has more horses than any other U.S. county
16,000+
Individuals on PATH Intl. member-center waiting lists nationally
Why Leg Up?
Ocala has everything needed to change lives through horses.
Horses have an extraordinary ability to build confidence, encourage resilience, and foster meaningful human connection. Leg Up exists to make that experience available to everyone.
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A gap we can fill
Families travel outside the county, sit on waiting lists, or go without equine-assisted services. The demand is documented. The capacity is not there — yet.
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The right community
No county in the United States has more horses. Ocala's equine culture, workforce, and philanthropic community make it the ideal home for a mission-driven adaptive riding center.
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Ready from day one
Our co-founders hold every credential needed to deliver adaptive riding, equine-assisted learning, and EAP from the first day of programming.
Six programs. One shared mission.
From adaptive riding for individuals with disabilities to corporate team-building retreats, every Leg Up program is built around the extraordinary partnership between humans and horses.
Adaptive Riding
Individualized instruction for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.
Corporate Retreats
Leadership development, trust, and communication through equine-assisted activities.
Equine-Assisted Learning
Life skills and leadership through hands-on equine activities for schools and organizations.
Traditional Riding Lessons
Quality instruction for all ages, open to the entire community.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Clinical mental health treatment through structured equine interaction with a licensed clinician.
Summer Camp
Seasonal riding and horsemanship in an inclusive, fun environment..
Get involved
Be a founding part of this story.
We are currently welcoming founding board members, donor conversations, and families interested in our programs. Every connection we make now helps build the foundation for everything that follows.