Endeavor changes lives through the power of the horse, creating a warm, inclusive community where children and adults discover strength, confidence, and connection.
Located in Bedford Corners, New York, our 15 horses are true partners with our highly credentialed team of professionals, providing a range of equine-assisted services that foster growth, accomplishment, empowerment, and healing.
We serve all who can benefit from our programs — individuals living with disabilities including post-traumatic stress, those facing poverty, alienation, those living with a history of trauma, and people who are incarcerated. When finances are a barrier, we offer scholarships. When access to the farm is a barrier, we bring the horses to where we are needed: correctional facilities, VA Medical Centers, schools, and other nonprofit organizations.
At Endeavor, we work with the entire community — including the most marginalized populations — because we know that horses teach us invaluable life lessons and positively change people’s lives.
ABOUT US
Founded in November of 2014 by a group of experienced and passionate Bedford residents to provide high quality, innovative, equine-assisted services throughout the New York metro area.
Endeavor is a 501c3 not for profit corporation located at 556 Croton Lake Road. Highly credentialed, Endeavor is proud to be a PATH International Premier Accredited Center and an Eagala Designated Military Services Provider. Endeavor is the only therapeutic horsemanship center in the United States with these two designations highlighting our commitment to best practices and quality services.
Endeavor offers equine-assisted services to individuals with a broad range of disabilities, marginalized groups, veterans and active duty military, first responders, school groups, and incarcerated women.
History & Philosophy
Endeavor provides a breadth of highly customized direct service programs that support the development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills of participants with a wide range of diagnoses, disabilities and challenging histories including: addiction, autism spectrum disorders, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, cancer, stroke, cerebral palsy, global development delay, down syndrome, epilepsy, abuse, sexual trafficking and exploitation, Lyme disease, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and PTSD, among others.
The organization is guided by a philosophy of inclusion. Our horses are incorporated into lessons as valuable partners and treated with the utmost care. Participants at Endeavor are not limited by perceptions or boundaries. All are encouraged and supported in setting and meeting stretch goals that are often far beyond their original expectations.
Center Credentials
Endeavor is the only farm providing equine-assisted services that is both a PATH Intl. Premiere Accredited Center and an EAGALA Military Designated
2025 GuideStar Platinum
Recognized for our commitment to sharing clear, detailed information about our impact and finances.
2025 EQUUS Foundation - Guardian
Guardians are equine charities on the Equine Welfare Network that demonstrate a commitment to public transparency by their willingness to make comprehensive data about their programs, horse care practices, and governance available for public scrutiny.
Recognition and Awards
2025 PATH Intl Instructor of the Year - Sarah Jane Casey
2018 PATH Intl. Regional Veterinarian of the Year - Dr. Laura Faulkner
2015 PATH Intl Regional Instructor of the Year - Emily Wygod Bushnell
2015 PATH Intl Volunteer of the Year - Caroline Black
2015 PATH Intl Horse of the Year - Lilly
2015 PATH Intl Regional Veterinarian of the Year - Dr. Rosemary Gansor
2014 PATH Intl Instructor of the Year - Marny Mansfield
EQUUS Awards
2025 Richard L. Parish Memorial Horse Whisperer Award
2024 Richard L. Parish Memorial Horse Whisperer Award
2023 Judith Richter Memorial Horse Whisperer Award
2022 Jackson Family Horse Whisperer Award
Help Riders thrive
Your gift goes beyond keeping our horses fed — it changes lives. Every donation supports riders in need and helps sustain programs that empower individuals with disabilities, at-risk populations, and veterans. Join us in making a difference, one stride at a time.
