Walk On
Morning Dove, a therapeutic horseback riding center located in Zionsville, Indiana, has officially kicked off it’s Capital Campaign.
It’s time for Morning Dove to “Walk On.”
In order to meet the needs of our participants – adults and children with cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities, volunteers, families, staff and horses Morning Dove is building a new facility!
Morning Dove has a strong track record of providing high quality therapeutic services in a nurturing, no-frills environment. Families and therapists who come here comment on our professionalism, warmth and flexibility.
Morning Dove’s staff is professional, highly skilled, and extraordinarily committed to the Morning Dove mission. Our nationally certified instructors are both experienced therapeutic riding instructors and compassionate teachers, who give our riders the opportunity to feel successful and strong – sometimes for the first time in their lives.
We have become a favorite place for Hoosier horse owners to share their beloved animals, confident that Morning Dove will offer their horses a comfortable and meaningful ‘second career.’ There are now 10 horses in our stable – all of which have been carefully screened to have that special ‘something’ that truly makes each one a full partner with our participants.
Volunteers donate more than 160 hours per week at Morning Dove, providing valuable help with grooming, class management and program support. They know that their time, patience and expertise are making a difference in the lives of children and adults who attend our programs.
We also have developed a number of strong partnerships with area businesses and non-profit organizations. Our collaboration with St. Vincent Hospital provides physical, speech and occupational therapists who come to Morning Dove to support our riders. Local businesses including Medco, Cooperative Managed Care Services, LLC, National Bank of Indianapolis, Jansen Veterinary Clinic and many others provide financial and volunteer support to make us successful.
Morning Dove’s temporary home is a beautiful property that was a former racehorse breeding farm. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Jock and Penny Fortune, we are currently able to serve our riders and care for our horses at their peaceful property in Zionsville’s horse community.
But, Morning Dove needs a home of its own – a home that includes safe and functional space for horses, participants, families, volunteers, therapists and staff. Morning Dove is in the process of purchasing a new piece of land that is an ideal location – just north of our former location in Whitestown. Just off I-65, the new property is easily reached from both of Indiana’s major children’s hospitals, as well as the Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indiana University and Purdue University. Our new home has lovely woods and pastureland and will include a home for up to 20 horses. It will include indoor and outdoor riding arenas. Offices, therapy rooms and a family waiting and observation area are integral pieces of the facility as well.
Since the new building will be heated and well ventilated, Morning Dove will, for the first time, be able to remain operational twelve months a year. Our new location will truly be a place that will renew the body, mind and spirit for our riders, caregivers, volunteers, horses and staff.
We are asking for community support to meet this ambitious goal — to help us raise $1,500,000 to build our new home. And, we are already on our way! Through the generous support of a local corporate partner and our generous neighbors, we have already raised over $740,000 towards our goal. And, the next $760,000 is not far behind…
MORNING DOVE IS CURRENTLY IN A MATCH FUND WINDOW! What does this mean? It means that for every dollar you donate towards our new facility, a generous corporate donor will give Morning Dove another dollar! So, if we raise $380,000 — we have actually raised $760,000. Phew!! That sounds easy … but, we need your help.
If you would like to learn more about how you can give to Morning Dove’s Capital Campaign please contact Liz Coit, Executive Director at liz@mdtrc.org or 317-733-9393.
THANK YOU for helping us “Walk on….”