Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources Inc

What do Matt, Michelle, Kaitlyn, Pretty Boy, Brien, Steve, Dave, and Larry all have in common?

The desire to bring unbridled hope into a little boy’s life. This hope happened only as it can at Agape Therapeutic Riding.

 “Anything for Luke” was the rallying cry of a small group of volunteers that changed the course of Luke’s life. Luke was born with Cerebral Palsy, and for the first 11 years of his life was unable to even sit up by himself. 

Luke’s dad, Matt, noticed his son’s love for horses early on, and started him in riding lessons. Luke loved riding, but he quickly outgrew his first facility and their ability to care for him. Michelle, Luke’s caregiver, wanted to keep Luke’s riding dreams alive and reached out to Agape for help. 

Not only did Luke begin his therapeutic lessons at Agape, but his team of volunteers channeled their love into figuring out how to make Luke’s experience better. While his instructor, Katelyn, enlisted the tallest and strongest volunteers, like Larry and Steve, who were needed to support Luke through his lesson, Brien reached out to an engineer friend of his, Dave, to see about producing a piece of tack that would help Luke stay atop Pretty Boy, Luke’s horse of choice. 

After a few trials and upgrades, the team had developed “The Luke,” a combination of stiff leather, stitching, and ingenuity, that gave some physical relief to the volunteers and enabled Luke to use more of his core to support himself.

The result? Luke is stronger, can support himself better than ever, and now pays attention longer in the saddle and at home. 

Simply put, Luke is physically stronger, communicates more and is joyful for longer. And his strength, communication and joy is now spilling over into other parts of his life. 

As a donor, you’re not just giving a gift—you’re joining a mission that changes lives. Your generosity helps individuals like Luke discover their strength and joy, one ride at a time. Every dollar you give fuels creativity, love, and hope, bringing people together to overcome challenges once thought impossible. 

Imagine the difference YOU can make.

A $50 gift gives a child like Luke one therapeutic riding lesson that could open doors to new abilities. A $100 gift doesn’t just support one rider—it builds a community of care, innovation, and transformation. A $500 gift provides the care for our horses, who make all of this life-changing work possible.

Be the reason a child finds unbridled hope. Donate today, and be part of the story that changes lives forever.