Serving Cochise County since 1993
Helping People Learn, Grow, Ride & Thrive
CANTER promotes the health and independence of individuals with disabilities or special needs through equine assisted activities in a safe and caring environment.
Welcome to CANTER
Connection, confidence and possibility
We are a volunteer-run nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities and special needs throughout Cochise County. Donations of time and resources allow us to provide mounted and unmounted equine assisted activities in a caring, supportive setting.
Founded in 1993, CANTER grew from a temporary riding program into a permanent 17-acre facility with an arena, stables, classroom, tack room and dedicated space for specially trained equine partners.
501(c)(3)
A community-powered nonprofit
CANTER relies on volunteers, donors, instructors and equine partners to keep its programs accessible. Financial circumstances should not prevent an eligible student from participating.
Premier Accredited
CANTER is accredited by PATH International, reflecting a commitment to safety, quality instruction and responsible horse care.
Get involved
There is a place for you at CANTER
Our Programs
Mounted activities and unmounted learning help participants build balance, confidence, communication and self-awareness.
Meet the Herd
Our carefully screened and specially trained horses are trusted partners in every lesson.
Volunteer
Side walkers, horse handlers, fundraisers and facility volunteers make the mission possible.
Keep our participants in the therapeutic saddle
Your support helps cover horse care, equipment, facility maintenance and accessible programming for people across Cochise County.