About Mounted Eagles

Starting in 1992 with one horse and one rider, one instructor and three volunteers, Mounted Eagles now has the capability to provide services for up to 150 riders per week with seven horses, four NARHA certified instructors and 50+ volunteers. Our riders range from 3 to 65 years of age with varied diagnoses including but not limited to: mild to server Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, MS, Angel’s Syndrome, seizure disorders, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and disorders resulting from exposure to drug and/or physical abuse by family members. Our staff includes two minimally paid coordinators, four paid instructors and volunteers. We currently offer lessons 16 hours per week Jan-November.

Membership and accreditation with NARHA supports the professionalism, credibility and continuing education the public has come to expect from our program. We receive continuing support for program activities from: the Central MN Initiative Foundation, Rotary International, Brainerd Jaycees, Crow Wing Power Community Trust, AQHA Horse Cares Program, MN Horse Council and Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, as well as other area businesses. We collaborate program activities with area 4H clubs and group homes.

We would be pleased to be given the opportunity to tell you more about our program services as well as our needs. We are a 501(c) (3) organization. Please contact us at 888.828.9920, via e-mail at info@mountedeagles.orgt or via US Mail at 6504 59th Ave SW, Motley MN 56466.

Our Mission Statement

Mounted Eagles enhances the lives of program participants, volunteers and the community by providing a safe and enjoyable environment where individuals with special needs benefit from therapeutic, developmental and educational equine-assisted activities.

Our Vision

Mounted Eagles’ purpose is to enhance humankind through the overall acceptance, appreciation and encouragement of diverse abilities within the community at large.

Core Values

As individuals associated with Mounted Eagles, we are guided in our daily decisions and actions by the following beliefs:

• We have an open-minded belief in what individuals can do.
• We share a love of horses and believe they are co-facilitators of positive changes through our program.
• We have a deep sense of caring and integrity that facilitates mutual acceptance.
• We provide a safe environment – both physically and emotionally.
• We are passionately committed to achieving our Vision.