A Horse's Friend
Where Kids Saddle Up for SUCCESS
About Us
Our Mission and Purpose
Since its foundation in 2004, A Horse’s Friend, Inc., an outreach program whose mission is to expose youth from the inner city and underserved populations to the world of horses, has touched the lives of over 5,000 such youth, disadvantaged and otherwise underprivileged children. AHF has provided children alternatives to street activities that may lead to truancy, violence and drug use. In addition, AHF adds a new dimension of experiences and life choices not commonly provided at inner city facilities. The entire program provides an environment in which all riders can achieve success, support each other, and develop special bonds with other children and animals, all while helping to develop their full potential and becoming more productive citizens in their community.
Matthew Doward, the founder and executive director of A Horse’s Friend, Inc., has spent over 20 years working with inner city youth and members of the community in promoting positive values, increasing social competencies, and teaching children to respect themselves and others through working with horses.
Fund Raising Campaign
Campaign Final Update 12/5/25
🎉🐴 WOW… You Helped Us Gallop Past Our Goal! 🐴🎉
Hold onto your saddles, because these numbers are WORTH celebrating!
🔹 $40,000 — our original fundraising goal for 2025 🔹 $69,242 — what YOU helped us raise by 12/3/25 🤯💙 That’s 173% of our goal… and we’re still riding strong!
And get this: From Sept 1 → Dec 3, you helped bring in $55,002 — that’s 79% of our entire year’s donations in just 94 days! Talk about horsepower. 🐎⚡️
🏆 144 donors have contributed so far — every single one adding fuel to the mission.
We also had two super-star gifts that deserve a celebratory canter: ✨ $12,000 from a generous local couple who wrote: “Thank you for a wonderful tour and a chance to see progress at AHF! We’re thrilled to help you continue improving the property and helping young people benefit from your programs.”
✨ $14,000 from a longtime AHF supporter and lifelong horse lover who believes deeply in helping kids grow through connection with horses.
Every dollar, every share, every conversation, every kind word — YOU made this happen.
Calendar Fundraiser
AHF calendars are now available for purchase. Your donation of $15 will support our fundraising campaign and help spread the beauty of White Springs Farm, the AHF program horses, and our programs.We're Hiring!
Programs
