For Years, Khan Carried the Weight of Healing — Now It’s Our Turn to Care for Him.

Khan may have joined our herd in 2021, but the impact he has made over the past five years is nothing short of extraordinary. At 25 years old, Khan brings a lifetime of wisdom, patience, and quiet strength—qualities that have made him an invaluable partner across all of our programs. He meets each participant exactly where they are, offering calm, connection, and trust.

Take Mason, a participant in our therapeutic riding program. With Khan beneath him, Mason experienced more than just time in the saddle—he gained confidence, joy, and the physical support he needed to grow stronger. What began as a lesson became something much greater: a belief in himself.

For Austin, who uses a wheelchair, Khan represented something even deeper—freedom. In the saddle, Austin was no longer limited by the challenges of daily life. With Khan, he found movement, independence, and a powerful sense of possibility.

Christopher, who participates in both speech and physical therapy through hippotherapy, works each week to build coordination, strength, and confidence. Khan’s steady, rhythmic movement supported his progress—but it’s the trust between them that kept Christopher motivated, engaged, and able to grow into riding other horses like Charlie.

And for the men and women who attend our Warrior Mission: At Ease retreats, Khan offers something that cannot be taught—presence. In EASE psychotherapy work, he stands quietly alongside veterans navigating trauma, stress, and invisible wounds. Without expectation, he creates space for connection, reflection, and healing.

No matter the program or the person, Khan has a remarkable gift: he makes people feel safe, seen, and supported. Now, after a lifetime of service—and many meaningful years here at Quantum—Khan is stepping away from our riding programs.

But his work is not finished. Khan will continue to serve in our on-the-ground programs. While he may no longer carry riders, his presence will continue to change lives in powerful and lasting ways.

As he enters this new chapter, our commitment to him remains unwavering. At 25, Khan deserves the very best care—specialized feed, farrier services, and veterinary support to keep him comfortable and thriving in the years ahead.

As we honor all that Khan has given, we invite you to be part of what comes next.

Your gift will help provide for Khan’s ongoing care while supporting the programs where he—and horses like him—continue to make a difference every day.

Because when you care for one horse, you care for every life they touch.

Thank you for being part of Khan’s journey—and for helping us continue this important work.

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 2026 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 2026 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 $13,000 each year!

Our expenses this year totaled $182,000 in horse care!

Medication & Care
$
2000
Feed & Supplies
$
5,000
Veterinarian
$
1,000
Stall Bedding
$
1,800
Transportation & Training
$
300
Farrier
$
1,800
Dentist
$
300
Manure Removal
$
800
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 26 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 14 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.