Mission
Asheville Equine Therapy, Inc. 501 (c)(3) is a nonprofit organization and PATH INTL. Member Center that provides equine-assisted services, adaptive riding and horsemanship. We are driven by a single goal: to do our part in enhancing the lives of all in the community, including those with disabilities, special needs, PTSD and trauma through equine-assisted services, adaptive riding and horsemanship. We strive to help build gratifying genuine relationships and make a positive impact with all our pursuits through equines
Ruling year
2022
Principal Officer
Carrie Melear
Main address
4 Wildwood Acres Rd
Asheville, NC 28806 USA
EIN
84-2358846
NTEE code
Equestrian, Riding (N69)
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Spring, Summer and Fall Equine-Assisted Services, Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship
Eight week sessions are held each spring, summer and fall for individuals, families and group sessions. Equine-assisted services, adaptive riding and horsemanship are conducted by PATH INTL., EAGALA and/or ARCH Certified Professionals, a licensed mental health professional and/or occupational therapist. Equine-Assisted Services help children and adults overcome mental and physical challenges through the human-equine bond.
Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy
Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy sessions are available all year round and are conducted by a licensed Occupational Therapist and Certified Equine Specialist (PATH INTL. and/or EAGALA Certified Professionals). In these sessions the natural movement of the equine is used to improve neurological function and sensory processing.
Silver Spurs Sessions
Equine-Assisted Services, Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship for seniors are available all year round and are conducted by PATH INTL. and/or EAGALA Certified Professionals.
Asheville Veterans/First Responders Corral Program
Equine-Assisted Services, Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship 8-12 week programs for veterans/first responders and their families are available throughout the year. We aim to combat high suicide rates, substance abuse, PTSD and trauma amongst our local veteran/first responder population through equine-assisted services. This program is conducted by a licensed mental health professional, occupational therapist, an equine specialist and wrangler, all of whom are PATH INTL., EAGALA and/or ARCH certified professionals.
Where we work
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Everyone in the community regardless of ethnicity, race, income, disability, or special need.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Paper surveys,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
Our veteran's program has been extended to include local first responders as there were no other programs in the area for them to participate in.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our board,
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How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship?
Asking for feedback from the population we serve has created stronger programs and has created a trust and rapport between participants and facilitators.
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback,
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Asheville Equine Therapy, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 02/01/2023
Carrie Melear
James Keenan Jr.
Keenan Builders
Carrie Melear
Eliada Homes
Carisa Hooks
Cornerstone Horse Therapy
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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