Horses Heal
At Sunrise, we harness the power of the horse to inspire confidence, healing, and joy in every participant.
Horses Heal
At Sunrise, we harness the power of the horse to inspire confidence, healing, and joy in every participant.
We're pleased to invite you to Sunrise's first annual Open Barn Day!
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1052 Gurney Dr.
Richmond, IN 47374
Come discover what Sunrise is all about!
Whether you're interested in adaptive riding, looking for volunteer opportunities, or simply love horses, we invite you to join us for a fun, family-friendly morning at the barn.
What to Expect
Guided Barn Tours
Community Partner Information Tables
Free Popcorn Bar
Ada
Sunrise's First Annual Benefit Ride - Hogs & Horses!
Rev up your engines and ride for a great cause!
Join us Saturday, September 26th for the Horses & Hogs Motorcycle Benefit Ride, supporting Sunrise, Inc. Therapeutic Riding Center!
Registration: 11:00 AM
Kickstands Up: 12:00 PM
Rain or Shine!
Starting Location: Bertie's Bar — 1129 E. Main St., Richmond, IN
$20 Single Rider | $30 Multiple Riders
Meal included with your ride!
Route Stops:
Red Front Inn — New Paris, OH
Red Mule Inn — Eaton, OH
The Coney Island — Richmond, IN
American Legion Post 65 — Richmond, IN
Bertie's Bar — Finish the Night!
And that's not all!
50/50 raffles
Silent auction
Live auctions
Music
Food
Come ride, eat, bid, win, listen to some music, and most importantly, support Sunrise and the riders and families we serve!
PLEASE help us spread the word! The more riders, supporters, and friends we have along for the ride, the better!
Join our mission
Equine Assisted Services
Make an Impact by Volunteering
Make an Impact by Volunteering
Enrollment is open!
Sunrise welcomes riders of all ages with a diagnosed disability to ride with us.
Make an Impact by Volunteering
Make an Impact by Volunteering
Make an Impact by Volunteering
Our program wouldn't exist without volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to support your community plus add value to resumes and college applications. We'd LOVE to see you at the barn!
Pony Parties
Make an Impact by Volunteering
Pony Parties
Celebrate your special day with a Sunrise Pony Party! Perfect for birthdays, adoption celebrations, bridal showers, and more, our parties offer a unique, hands-on experience with our friendly horses. Best of all, every party helps support Sunrise's equine-assisted services for individuals with disabilities.
The Sunrise story
Sunrise Then
In 1980 Carol Inglis, Margaret Inglis, and Janice Edelman saw a need in Richmond, Indiana for equine therapy to assist individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. The three became certified through the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association and began giving lessons to those in need.
Sunrise, Inc. continued to grow and was organized as a 510(c)(3) nonprofit organization based a short drive outside of Richmond. Sunrise employs PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Certified instructors, and PATH CTRI in training. Our program horses and ponies all love interacting with people and working with our participants!
Sunrise Today
Our home today looks much different through a fantastic partnership with Earlham College at the Suzanne Hoerner Jackson Equestrian Center! This state of the art equestrian center offers 25 stalls, a bright and beautiful indoor arena, outdoor riding spaces, indoor facilities such as office space, classroom space, wash stalls, and indoor restrooms. This space was truly an upgrade for our participants, horses, volunteers and staff. Sunrise is grateful for the partnership with Earlham College. We can't wait to show you around our new space!
Email: executivedirector@sunriseinc.org to setup a tour and request a participant application.
Support our mission
Monetary donations to Sunrise provide our programs with the resources to provide hope and happiness to all of our participants. All donations are 100% tax deductible and we'll send you a receipt for your records.
Join us in making an impact on our community!