About Us

Incorporated in 2011, Hoof and Harness began accepting students thru the Therapeutic Riding Academy of Knoxville, (TRAK). This facility relocated in 2014 and we then moved to our new facility, located in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee.

David and Beth Nelson, founders, lead and guide the organization, receiving referrals from area schools, doctors, therapists and parents who have seen the benefits of our program. Both founders are certified Carriage Driver Instructors through SpiritHorse International, based in Corinth Texas. We have witnessed the power of physical interaction with horses to enhance quality of life with our students. We have watched the delight on the faces of our students as they experience the sheer joy of touching our horses and even witnessed a 24 year old student speak her first word from the carriage.

Mission Statement:

The objective statement of Hoof and Harness Experiential Learning, Inc. is to promote and enhance the quality of life experiences for physically, emotionally and mentally challenged individuals through safe and effective physical interaction with equines. We achieve our objective by providing Equine Assisted Learning to include horse grooming instruction, literacy and cart driving lessons, plus we provide trauma informed Equine Assisted Therapy.

Thank You for another Successful Fundraiser!

Posted by Hoof and Harness on May 30, 2019 in Posts | Comments Off on Thank You for another Successful Fundraiser!

Thanks to your generosity we had another successful fundraiser to kickstart our programming year. Thanks to all who attended and donated. Your donations help fund programming for dozens of students! A special thanks goes out to Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, Lynne McCoy – Wildlife rehabilitator, Mike Branch from Flying B Horsemanship, Bucket Dogz, Spur’n S Rodeo and Crossroads Gospel for their partnership in this event. We hope to see you next year! About: Hoof and Harness, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that aims to...

Hoof and Harness 2019 Fundraiser

Posted by Hoof and Harness on Mar 7, 2019 in Posts | Comments Off on Hoof and Harness 2019 Fundraiser

Thanks to your generosity, last year’s inaugural fundraiser was a success! We’re kicking off the 2019 season at Hoof and Harness with our second annual fundraiser – Cowboy Carnival! In conjunction with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, Hoof and Harness is excited to present an immersive fundraising experience Saturday, April 13, 2019, at their facility located at 470 Judson Road, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871. Our drop-in event will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. In addition to lunch, your ticket will provide a...

WATCH: WBIR Profiles Hoof and Harness

Posted by Hoof and Harness on Jun 25, 2018 in Posts | Comments Off on WATCH: WBIR Profiles Hoof and Harness

The fine folks at WBIR were kind enough to come out and see what we’re all about here at Hoof and Harness. Check out their video here!

Thank You for a Successful Fundraiser!

Posted by Hoof and Harness on Jun 11, 2018 in Posts | Comments Off on Thank You for a Successful Fundraiser!

The first fundraiser in the history of Hoof and Harness was a huge success thanks to you! Hundreds of people attended the event that kicked off our season and we are simply overwhelmed by gracious support . We want to extend our sincere thanks to Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial for providing a matching grant, to WhichWich in Fountain City for the donation of chips and desserts, to the Silver family for their donation of the hotdogs, to our local Coca-Cola company donating our drinks, to Sidney Jessee for providing beautiful music, and to...

Hoof and Harness Fundraiser

Posted by Hoof and Harness on Mar 13, 2018 in Posts | Comments Off on Hoof and Harness Fundraiser

In conjunction with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, Hoof and Harness is excited to present a special fund-raising event Saturday, April 14, 2018, at their facility located at 470 Judson Road, Strawberry Plains, Tn 37871. We are hosting a drop-in “Chuck Wagon” lunch between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. In addition to eating lunch, your ticket will provide you a chance to see the H&H programming facilities, to take a mini-tour of the ranch, and to participate in the following: *Horse-drawn cart rides *Meet and greet our therapy miniature...