Farmer Wilson, a former businessman and entrepreneur, is now the Executive Director of Kids and Horses, a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic horsemanship services for individuals with disabilities. Founded by Sam and Lorri Waldman, Kids and Horses offers a variety of programs to serve a range of disabilities, including paralysis, autism, and cerebral palsy. The organization also recently started the Memory Café, a program for individuals with memory loss and their care partners, which has been a huge success in providing support and reducing stress.
Kids and Horses is staffed by a dedicated team, including certified instructors, therapists, and volunteers who provide horse handling and side walking services for clients during therapy sessions. The organization’s 12 horses play a crucial role in providing healing benefits through equine encounters. Farmer Wilson, who also works as a mountain snowshoe guide and realtor, speaks at various events to raise money and awareness for Kids and Horses. Approximately 140-180 individuals are positively served by the organization each year.
Located in Minden, Nevada, Kids and Horses welcomes volunteers to help with various tasks such as mucking stalls, feeding, and grooming the horses. The organization offers programs such as Adaptive Riding, Therapeutic Riding, and Comprehensive Life Skills to benefit individuals with disabilities. Farmer Wilson can be contacted via email or phone for more information about volunteering or supporting Kids and Horses.