Hope and healing through equine-assisted services
Our Mission
Rhythms of Grace is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with the horse to bring hope and healing through equine-assisted services.
Our Story
The non-profit 501(c)(3) Rhythms of Grace, located west of Des Moines, Iowa began with a dream of using horses to help people & with a vision of serving others, especially those who are in need of rest, be it physical or mental.
Our Services
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Riders develop independence, empathy, safety, decision-making and a variety of cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills that impact their daily lives through customized lesson plans.
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Equine-assisted psychotherapy, trauma informed care and learning are offered by licensed therapists and credentialed equine professionals. In addition to care through therapy, participants learn general equine knowledge, horse behavior, communication, empathy and other social skills by interacting with horses from the ground. The horse helps teach relationship and connection skills such as trust, respect, honesty and communication.
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Our licensed therapists use treatments that incorporate horse movement or the horse’s environment to address medical, cognitive, or behavioral health conditions as part of the individualized plan of care.
Our Facility
Rhythms of Grace makes its home at the beautiful River Heights Ranch rural setting near Dallas Center, Iowa just west of Des Moines. The Ranch is nestled along the Raccoon River and offers clients a large outdoor arena and indoor arena to ride in. The barn is wheelchair accessible and offers visitors a comfortable viewing area to watch participants.
Join Our Community
Become A Client
Our services are beneficial to all ages of participants with special physical, cognitive, sensory, learning, social and/or emotional needs.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of Rhythms of Grace. We have numerous opportunities available.
Donate
Gifts from our Rhythms of Grace community help us carry out the mission to serve children and adults with special needs, conditions, diagnosis and/or disabilities.
“One hour on the back of a horse is like having a full week of physical therapy in a clinic.”
— Janey (Client)