Our Mission
Stable Ground Institute strengthens individuals, families, and communities by creating opportunities for connection, growth, resilience, and lifelong learning through equine and nature-based assisted learning.
Recent Updates
7/31/2026
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October - Launching the Building Bonds program. This is an 8-week program to support Foster Children and families.
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Launching this Fall- Girls in the Barn, a 6 Week Cohort based program for girls 11-15.
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Seeking Volunteers- Click here for more information
Who we are
Stable Ground Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating connection between people, horses, and nature.
Through equine-assisted learning, coaching, and nature-based experiences, we create opportunities for healing, growth, and meaningful relationships.
We believe it all starts with having a stable ground. Our relationship with ourselves and others creates thriving communities. That connection is the foundation of resilient people and healthy ecosystems. Horses, with their honesty and presence, help us better understand ourselves and our relationships with others. Nature provides space for reflection, restoration, and learning, reminding us that growth begins with connection.
Our programs serve individuals, families, youth, and organizations seeking personal growth, stronger relationships, and greater well-being. Offerings include equine-assisted learning, individual and group coaching, homeschool enrichment, leadership development, team-building experiences, and community-based programs.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to serving those who can benefit most from connection-centered, trauma-informed learning experiences. We are especially dedicated to supporting foster youth and families, survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking, and others navigating significant life challenges through programs that foster trust, confidence, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.
We are also committed to advancing research and evidence-based practice in equine-assisted learning and human development. By evaluating our programs, measuring outcomes, and partnering with researchers and community organizations, we seek to deepen our understanding of how relationships with horses, nature, and experiential learning foster resilience, connection, and lifelong growth.
Stable Ground Institute is more than a place to learn with horses. It is a place where people reconnect with themselves, with others, and with the natural world. Together, horses, nature, and community create a living environment where growth, belonging, and transformation can take root.
