About LiftMeUp!
For almost 50 years, the herd at Lift Me Up! Therapeutic Riding and Wellness Center have brought healing and joy to the differently-abled individuals and those living with mental health issues. It’s a special place! From ages 5 to 65+, to wellness for first responders and veterans with PTSD, to youth living with depression or self-harming behaviors, our PATH certified instructors are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
It's a special place for our horses as well. Imagine working at what you’ve been trained to do your entire life…and then you find that even having the best will in the world, you simply can’t do what you once did. You’re not as fast as you used to be, you can’t jump like you used to, nor lift your knees quite as high, or respond so nimbly to the lightest touch. The only things that remain constant are the space you take up in the barn, the grain and hay you eat, and the love and care you require. So, you come to us, where you can live out your retirement while helping others!
Lift Me Up! is a 501(c)(3) charity that relies on community support to bridge the gap between program revenue and horse expenses, allowing us to keep lesson costs affordable for more individuals across the DMV. We teach more than 500 riders and wellness participants each year, offer team building for work groups, and have worked with hundreds of volunteers helping hone interpersonal skills and transferring the best of herd-behavior learning to today’s workforce. Our eight acres also help maintain the rural feel of downtown Great Falls with a positive impact on the ecosystem. Come and see for yourself!