Join Us in Celebrating 25 Years of Healing, Relaxation, and Happiness
Hello O.A.T.S. Family,
As we come to the end of our Spring Session, we are kicking off the Inaugural Running of the O.A.T.S. Derby. This online fundraiser will place our 22 horses head-to-head in race to raise the most amount of money possible to carry them across the finish line on June 1, 2024. There are two ways for you to help.
The easiest way to participate is to make a monetary donation by clicking HERE
We firmly believe that our riders pay enough for our services here at O.A.T.S. Our riders and their families have enough financial burden with healthcare, housing, and various other therapies. That is why we have not had a price increase since 2021.
However, O.A.T.S. is still faced with covering the costs of day-to-day operations which continue to rise.
This is why your participation in this fundraising campaign is crucial.
Although only one horse will enter the winners circle, all horses and their riders will benefit from this fundraiser.
Thank you for your paticipation and best of luck to all our O.A.T.S. horses!
As we come to the end of our Spring Session, we are kicking off the Inaugural Running of the O.A.T.S. Derby. This online fundraiser will place our 22 horses head-to-head in race to raise the most amount of money possible to carry them across the finish line on June 1, 2024. There are two ways for you to help.
The easiest way to participate is to make a monetary donation by clicking HERE
- You can select and contribute to a specific horse's team or make a general donation to O.A.T.S.
- Go to: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2NDc3
- Select become a fundraiser.
- Fill in information and explain why you or your rider loves our program and your favorite horse.
- Select Join a Team and join your favorite horse’s team.
- Let your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and everyone you can think of know about your campaign by sending them an email with your link or posting your link on your social media pages.
We firmly believe that our riders pay enough for our services here at O.A.T.S. Our riders and their families have enough financial burden with healthcare, housing, and various other therapies. That is why we have not had a price increase since 2021.
However, O.A.T.S. is still faced with covering the costs of day-to-day operations which continue to rise.
This is why your participation in this fundraising campaign is crucial.
Although only one horse will enter the winners circle, all horses and their riders will benefit from this fundraiser.
Thank you for your paticipation and best of luck to all our O.A.T.S. horses!
Credit Card payments for Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding Classes, Equine-Assisted Learning, and Independent Lessons can be made here.
Private classes are available.
Please call us for scheduling classes or arrange volunteering. 248.245.1020 or call Doug Rohrabaugh: 586.209.7608
We greatly appreciate your support and generosity.
We greatly appreciate your support and generosity.
Welcome to OATSWe've been Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles since 1997.
Our mission: to promote the health, well-being and happiness of disabled individuals through horseback riding and related activities. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Ortonville, Michigan, our PATH Intl. premier accredited center serves all ages and disabilities year round. We help horses too! |
Why Equine-Assisted ServicesBENEFITS OF THERAPEUTIC/ADAPTIVE RIDING INCLUDE:
With safety always the priority, the goal for every rider at OATS is to ride independently (without assistance from a leader and/or side-walker), no matter the disability. While not always possible, the important thing is that it’s encouraged. |
100+MEMBERS RECEIVING THERAPY
Includes those who don’t always ride, but come for equine facilitated learning. |
25THERAPY HORSES
Elf, Blue, Moon, Lucky, Outlaw… |
40GREEN ACRES
Located about an hour from downtown Detroit and Lansing. |
August 2018
OATS was hands-down the most amazing experience for my kids. The atmosphere is so peaceful. They worked on their balance, muscle weakness, sensory integration, motor skills and relaxation. The best part is that they didn't even realize they were in therapy.
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Have a question about OATS? Ask about our organization, the programs we offer, and the difference we make. |
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As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, OATS wouldn't be possible without the generous support of the community. |