Friends of Laughing Buck Farm Nonprofit is a registered 501c3 committed to developing and supporting educational and therapeutic horse and farm experiences for individuals with special needs and their families. We offer programs that are fully accessible regardless of economic class, culture, gender, sexual identity or set of abilities. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and want you to know you are welcome here!
Would you like to make a difference and sponsor a child for therapeutic riding lessons or outdoor farm classes? Many families are struggling financially and your donation will really help. Our goal is to offer at least one scholarship spot in each of our classes. When you donate for a scholarship, 100% of your donation goes to the scholarship fund. We are waitlisted for scholarships so your support is needed!
Created an all-abilities sensory garden and added adaptive garden beds to make our gardens wheelchair accessible
Offered scholarships and sliding scale for our programs
Created a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) certified therapeutic riding program
Became a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) member center
Created internships for ACE (Alternative Cooperate Education) student from Poudre School District since 2018
Created educational and enrichment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities
Created integrated camps for children with special needs since 2017
Offered free Movement Method Playdays on the farm
Encouraged our staff to become certified in Movement Method for working neurodiverse children (three staff members are Movement Method certified)
Hosted an open house to support families and create community
Hosted events for autism education and awareness
Some of our goals are:
VISIBILITY in the community as we spread the word about our therapeutic riding programs, internships and volunteer opportunities that aim in invite and include everyone.
DIVERSITY in all of our classes as we invite and include special needs kiddos into our current programs
SCHOLARSHIPS for farm classes, riding lessons, and therapeutic programs
PARTNERSHIPS with local nonprofits to provide more opportunities on the farm
"Farmer Rosemary at Laughing Buck Farm is an amazing woman with a true passion for all things kids and farms. If you haven't had a chance to experience the warmth and love at this close-in farm, make it a priority to find your way there!" ~Cheri