Open My World helps individuals diagnosed with a disability, changing the lives of families across the greater Austin area, and opening a world of possibilities for our clients. We can only achieve these results with the help of volunteers and donations.  If you would like to give some of your time, please visit our volunteer page.   If you are able to help us through a donation, you may select the option you prefer below.


 

Specify how you would like to help through one of our special donor categories described below:

 

Join one of our Scholarship Circles as an individual donor, or through a corporate sponsorship.

Standing Tall

$25+

One Time
or Monthly
Gift

Standing Tall, Friendship Circle

Every $25 donation funds one hour of tuition for the therapeutic riding for a deserving client.

Walking Proud

$50+

Monthly
Gift

Walking Proud, Supporters Circle

Become a regular supporter for one individual rider. By donating $50 a month, you can match the rider’s out-of-pocket tuition expense for therapeutic riding sessions.

Trotting Pretty

$100+

Monthly
Gift

Trotting Pretty, Trailblazers Circle

For each month you donate $100, you provide an individual rider with a full-ride tuition scholarship. You can choose how many months you want to sponsor, whether it is one month, six months, a year, or more.

Graceful Loping

$1200+

Annual
Gift

Graceful Loping, Legends Circle

Every $1200 annual gift offers a full year tuition scholarship for therapeutic riding sessions for a very special rider.

Full gallop

$5000+

Annual
Gift

Full Gallop, Generations Circle

Each $5000 gift funds tuition for 200 therapeutic riding sessions, and allows us to offer scholorships to many deserving riders.

 



Adopt a Horse

Sponsor Bella, Candela or any of our horses and you will be contributing to their needs like grain, hay, food supplements, medications, veterinary and dental care, farrier fees, bedding, etc. Selected sponsorships even include allotted time for you to spend with “your” horse in addition to a bunch of other fun benefits! More more information on how to join our Equine Ambassador Club, please contact Amyg@openmyworld.org

BELLA

CANDELA

COOKIE

MUNEKA

SAMMIE

SOPHIA

 

 

THE FOUNDING OF OPEN MY WORLD

Donna with Smokey and BlueOpen My World Therapeutic Riding Center was founded by Donna Roland in 2008. With twenty-seven years of experience teaching children with various disabilities, as well as with a lifetime of  owning, breeding, and showing horses, Donna’s dream was to build a non-profit therapeutic riding center where those with special needs could be matched with special horses and dedicated therapy providers.  She poured her heart and soul into opening the world of possibilities for those who could benefit from equine therapy.  The success of her dream can be measured in the joy, strengthening, and healing that Open My World has brought to the hundreds of clients that have benefited from therapeutic riding at Open My World over the years.

Sadly, Donna passed away in 2019, but the legacy she left continues to serve so many who come to us for therapeutic riding.   Please consider making a donation to help Donna’s amazing legacy live on.

CorbinHere’s one life that has been changed – Corbin was our youngest client at 4 years old. When he began therapy, he was unable to walk without having assistance–holding the hands of adults on both sides. His speech was very limited and he had a hard time focusing his eyes on anything, including eye contact when he was spoken to.

Corbin and Donna

After only four sessions at Open My World, his pre-school instructor began seeing improvement in both his coordination and communication. Corbin currently rides twice a week. He is able to walk the horse, holding onto the lead rope with both hands with no other support. He has developed upper body and leg strength to the point of being able to bend his knees and stand up while on the horse–with only his hands being held.