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The RIDE Foundation logo of a horse head with hands holding it
helping horses & healing hearts

our programs

about us

The R I D E  Foundation is a dual-mission 501(c)(3) non-profit. We help a wide variety of people with emotional trauma and utilize the training process of at risk, wild mustangs to do so. 

While our horses are being trained, we invite people in need to actively participate. Those suffering from post-traumatic stress, combat veterans, first responders, crime victims, and those with other types of emotional or developmental challenges, can all benefit from hands-on equine-based activities and education. Our participants learn nonverbal communication skills, leadership skills, self-confidence, and emotional stability; all of which can benefit other aspects of their lives and the lives of the horses. The horses are brought to our property and trained to become loving and docile creatures. We then find them forever homes.

programs

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Veterans & First Responders

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Wayfinders

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Survivors

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Madera County Residents

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Community Youth

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Addiction Recovery

upcoming programs & events

  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 14
    The RIDE Foundation
    Mar 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    The RIDE Foundation, 24768 E Kings Canyon Rd, Reedley, CA 93654, USA
    This is our open volunteer day. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer or just want to come see what we're about, you can attend this event. Please RSVP if you plan on attending.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 15
    Mar 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Reedley, 24768 E Kings Canyon Rd, Reedley, CA 93654, USA
    This is our co-ed group for Veterans and First Responders. Please RSVP if you plan on coming to work with us and the mustangs.
  • Sat, Jun 13
    Jun 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Clovis Rodeo, 748 Rodeo Dr, Clovis, CA 93612, USA
    Wild Hearts, Stronger Souls is our annual banquet dinner featuring games, raffles, auctions and more!

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Thank you for your donation!

To date, The RIDE Foundation is a 100% donation funded organization.  Our focus is helping those with emotional trauma and gentling at risk, wild mustangs to find their forever homes.  All of our donations go directly to helping our program participants, our horses and keep the ranch running. 

 

Here, we strive to help horses and heal hearts.

TESTIMONIALS

"Such a great organization!! Professional, caring, devoted are just a few words that come to mind.  Definitely recommend to anyone looking to heal." -JC

"The RIDE Foundation and it's staff have been the most accommodating and special experience every time I have visited them. Their work with Veterans is priceless and I cannot say enough great things about this foundation. If you can get an opportunity to visit them do not pass it up!" -Jason D.

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