More than 12 years ago, For Kids Foundation became acquainted with Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (NEAT). This unique form of therapy provides social, emotional, behavioral growth and learning and interventions through work with horses.
We believe in the work they do and the benefit equine assisted therapy offers to our struggling children. In fact, in the past 4-1/2 years we have funded more than 705 hours of therapy for children to address anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, anger, anorexia, and a host of other diagnoses.
In 2018 For Kids Foundation created a NEAT Scholarship Fund, specifically to provide scholarships for those kids and teens right here in Northern Nevada who would benefit from the work NEAT does but who do not have the financial means to participate in the program. We even hosted a live concert at Bartley Ranch in 2019 for this fund.
In the Spring of 2022, NEAT has created a “Fantasy Photo Fundraiser.” Children and their families can “play dress up” with the horses and capture the memories with a professional photographer for a nominal fee (ranging from $50 to $125). Proceeds from this event will go to the For Kids Foundation’s NEAT Scholarship Fund.
The NEAT Ranch is located in Washoe City, near the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory. The first dates/times available are:
Saturday, May 21, 2022, 2 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.
Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 2 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.
Sunday, June 5, 2022, 10 to 12:40 p.m.
The Fantasy Photo shoot offers you four options:
The Pony Package ($50):
Access to costume/wardrobe closet
15 minutes of photo time with one horse
Emailed proof sheet(s)
Three printed 8×10 images mailed to you
The Horse Package ($60):
Access to costume/wardrobe closet
30 minutes of photo time with one horse
Emailed proof sheet(s)
Four printed 8×10 images mailed to you
The Draft Package ($75)
Access to costume/wardrobe closet
45 minutes of photo time with one horse with up two kids/participants
Emailed proof sheet(s)
Six printed 8×10 images mailed to you
The Herd Package ($125):
Access to costume/wardrobe closet
One hour of photo time with two horses and up to four kids/participants
Emailed proof sheet(s)
Eight printed 8×10 images mailed to you
To reserve a date and time for your Fantasy Photoshoot please contact NEAT directly. Space is limited, so make your reservations early!
Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (NEAT)
Office phone: 775-473-5548
Co-Founders, Bambi Spahr, QMHA & Laurie Roberts, QMHA
Email: neatinfo@yahoo.com
Website: http://nevadaequineassistedtherapy.com
