About Miracles in Motion
serving our community since 1988
Miracles in Motion has served thousands during our history, supported by over 15,000 volunteer hours annually and a herd of specially trained therapy horses and 3 miniature horses. Our riders join us from Linn, Johnson, and 6 additional counties in Iowa. Our programs currently serve individuals with physical, cognitive and social challenges, as well as those with chronic conditions, veterans, first responders, and caregivers.
As Iowa's first Premier Accredited Center, Miracles in Motion meets the highest standards for safety and therapy set forth by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH, formerly NARHA). PATH International provides continuing education for our staff and instructors.
Why us?
A transformation occurs when we bring together the energy and spirit of horses with people in need. Our riders take the skills they learn with them from the arena to their daily lives. Their confidence, comfort, strength, and sense of community grow exponentially.
Our programs impact not only the student, but the entire family. The positive changes they gain throughout the program develop into new opportunities and hope. Caretakers have time during lessons to connect with each other and share resources, accomplish their own tasks, or enjoy our serene, pastoral property.
We provide a safe space for learning, trying new things, and building — sometimes re-building — relationships and attitudes. Veterans have reported better emotional awareness and regulation. Parents have told us stories of their children holding their heads up, taking their first steps, or speaking, sometimes for the first time, “Horse! Horse!” as they drive up our driveway.
Board, Staff, & Instructors
Mission, Vision, Core Values
Mission: We foster personal achievement for persons facing challenges by providing diverse equine-assisted services with therapeutic, educational, and recreational benefits.
Vision: We empower those facing challenges by creating opportunities to connect with the energy and spirit of the horse.
Core Values:
• Compassion. We provide safe and ethical services for our participants and horses. We are compassionate partners in our participants’ journey.
• Inclusion. We accept the dignity of our participants regardless of their background and respective needs. We value each of them.
• Respect. We respect the participants' needs and empower them to reach their personal goals.
• Achievement. We encourage participants to achieve their full potential and increase confidence, skills, and a sense of pride.
