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Vino may be just one horse, but his impact ripples far beyond the walls of our barn.

With his steady gait, soulful eyes, and kind heart, Vino has become an irreplaceable member of our therapy herd. His gift lies in his ability to meet every person where they are—with quiet strength, compassion, and presence. And the people he serves? They are as diverse as they are courageous.

Take Lilly, a ten-year-old who participates in our speech therapy program through hippotherapy. Each week, Vino becomes part of her therapy team, helping her build breath control, articulation, and

confidence—all while she rides. His rhythmic movement provides the foundation for her progress, but it’s the bond they’ve built that inspires her to keep pushing forward. With Vino by her side, Lilly isn’t just working on speech — she’s finding her voice.

Then there are the eight veterans who attended one of our Warrior Mission: At Ease military retreats. Over five days, Vino carried their burdens with grace—fear, grief, invisible wounds. He asked nothing in return, simply offering his quiet companionship. Through him, they found peace, connection, and, for many, the first steps toward healing.

Vino also supports children and families navigating life’s toughest challenges. For Grace, the sibling of a pediatric cancer patient, therapeutic riding has become a source of light and connection. Not only does Grace get time to ride and enjoy a space of her own — she gets to share that experience with her brother, Mikey, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Riding together has given them a chance to reconnect, to laugh, and to just be kids again during a time when so much feels uncertain.

And for Daryn, a young adult with special needs, Vino has been a gentle teacher. With every session, Vino helps Daryn build strength, coordination, and trust. Their partnership has opened doors to

greater independence, self-confidence, and joy. Where words sometimes fall short, Vino offers steady encouragement—and Daryn continues to meet goals once thought out of reach.

These stories are only a glimpse into the impact of one horse. But behind Vino’s incredible work is an entire community—you. Providing exceptional care for Vino and our therapy horses requires

substantial resources. From specialized feed and farrier care to veterinary support and training, every dollar ensures that Vino remains healthy, happy, and ready to serve.

As we enter this season of growth and renewal, we invite you to be part of Vino’s journey. Your spring gift helps us provide the care our horses deserve, and the healing our participants need.

Because when you support one horse, you change many lives.

Adopt a Horse
When you adopt a Therapy Horse, your gift helps provide for your horse’s care, feeding and enrichment. When you choose to give a gift of $50 or more, we will send you a QLF 2025 Herd t-shirt and sticker.

Sponsor a Horse
When you sponsor a Therapy Horse, you’re playing an important and direct role in ensuring the health, happiness and well-being of your horse, while supporting Quantum’s mission. You and a participant will receive a QLF 2025 Herd t-shirt & sticker, and recognition on your horse’s stall and at major fundraising events. If you choose to be a Full Sponsor you will receive a plaque to display in your home or office!

Expenses per horse total $15,000 each year!

Our expenses this year totaled $225,000 in horse care!

Medication & Care
2,500
Feed & Supplies
5000
Veterinarian
2000
Stall Bedding
1800
Transportation & Training
450
Farrier
2000
Dentist
600
Manure Removal
650
I own/board a horse of my own, and the costs you’ve provided as an example seem higher than what I’m used to paying. Why is that?
The cost examples provided are an average for all of our herd – basically, $1,000 per month per horse. But each horse in Quantum’s herd has its own unique needs. Most of our horses are donated – sweet senior horses that require complex veterinary and farrier care. Our farm can be wet for long periods of time, and we find that shoeing our horses all the way around helps them deal with the moisture as well as the daily routine of carrying unbalanced and sometimes larger riders for therapy sessions. Also, throughout our 25 years, we’ve come to expect at least one major veterinary expense per year. For example; life-saving colic surgery or expensive diagnostic MRI for tearing a deep digital flexor tendon. Obviously, these costs drive up the average per-horse costs provided in our examples. But, like you, we love our horses and strive to provide the best possible care for each of them. They are truly the heart and soul of our equine-assisted therapy programs.
Are adoption donations the only source of funding for the care of Quantum’s horses?
Quantum Leap Farm is fortunate to have multiple funding sources for its operation. About 30% of our annual budget comes from grants and 5% from program fees for those who are able to pay for therapies. Another 2% of our budget comes from a handful of caring horse owners who agree to allow their horses to participate in Quantum’s therapy programs in exchange for greatly reduced boarding fees. They are an important part of our therapy family, and so Quantum provides the same level of care for these boarded horses as for those owned by the Farm outright. But the bulk of our budget – nearly 70% – relies on contributions, special events and fundraisers like our Adoption Program. We are grateful for all of our donors!
When I sign up to adopt a horse, do my donations provide for that particular horse’s care?
Adoption revenues are pooled in a fund to provide care for all of Quantum’s 15 equines. It takes a community of caring donors to support Quantum’s herd of equine therapy horses. Each of us may be drawn to a particular horse – and that’s why we want to share information, photos and updates about the horse that motivated your donation.  Rest assured that the funds you donate – along with those of all our adoption donors – will be used to support your horse and the rest of his/her herd mates.