McKeever's First Ride | Amputee & Orthotics Patients Community Event | Amputee Support Group

Horses & Humans... Partnering for Pleasure, Growth & Healing.

Our Mission

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Our mission is to showcase the powerful physical and emotional benefits of working with horses.

Contact with gentle horses provides companionship, invites the cultivation of new skills, and boosts self-confidence in youth and adults.

Our Events

McKeever's First Rides have been held in Atlanta, GA, Waterloo, Iowa, and New York in the United States, as well as in Rome, Italy and Verona, Italy. Each site provides creative activities to allow amputees and O&P users to connect with horses and develop new skills for recreation, confidence building, and personal enrichment. Some facilities, like Gwinnett Fairgrounds near Atlanta, have offered "rain or shine" day long events, that included live music, and various demonstrations, in addition to horse-assisted activities.

Our Resources

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Our Past Events

Since our start, we've had 15 events. Click the button on the left to learn about them.

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Who Is It For? (Click to open)

Amputees

Youth with limb differences, as young as 2 years old have been thrilled to discover the joy of being around horses, and engaging in adaptive riding. Youth, teens, and adult participants with limb loss and limb differences have enjoyed many adventures at McKeever's First Ride events.

Orthotic Patients

It is one thing to adjust to life with an orthotic or prosthetic device, but it is another thing to EXCEL in one's "new normal" life. McKeever's First Ride acquaints guests from 2 to 82 with adaptive sports in a venue well suited to accommodate those who use prosthetic/orthotic devices, and wheelchairs.

All Military Personnel

At McKeever's First Ride, we are eager to show all military personnel the gratitude and honor they deserve, for serving this great nation. Vets and active military personnel enjoy fellowship with one another, as they enjoy a day to relax and recharge.

Sponsors/Honor Roll (Click to open)

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McKeever's First Ride is deeply grateful to the Sponsors who have helped make McKeever's First Ride events possible. Through their generous gifts and support, they have helped make our vision a reality--youth and adults with limb differences have found comfort and empowerment through connecting with horses and peers at MFR events.

Honor Roll

McKeever's First Ride is thrilled to recognize the people and organizations who have helped make McKeever's First Ride events a success across the US and in Europe.