
Horses & Heart Project
In addition to occasionally rescuing and rehabilitating equines in need, W.A also actively participates within our community. Our Horses & Heart program stretches far beyond just lessons and camps through joining forces with local mission groups for a better tomorrow.
Since 2018, W.A Riding Academy has successfully
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rescued, rehabilitated, & overseen the adoption 7 equines
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raised over $5k (US) in charity funds for families/individuals in need
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donated over 300 collective toy donations to the Toys-4-Tots program & the US Veteran Corps Toys For Lil' Troops
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Adopted & sponsored 2 families holiday wish-lists & household needs
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raised over $500 (US) for private cancer benefits
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personally sponsored a driver at the Orange County Speed Way in addition to one of the local Ruritan Club's youth Fun show events
Our fantastic Academy Clients have
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Provided sponsored opportunities for riders on fixed incomes
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funded our student awards and youth activities
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donated gently used riding items to youths on fixed incomes
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partnered with other W.A Riding Academy parents/guardians to provide carpool support
W.A Riding Academy is a place for Horses and Heart & it is our mission to spread our brand of magic beyond our arena alone. If you'd like to join us this year and be a part of our 2024 Toy Drive with a chance to win the official 2024 Breyer Holiday Horse, we'd love to have you! No riding required!


2025 Toy Drive
Nov 1- Dec. 12, 2025
W.A is proud to announce this year's raffle to win the Breyer 2025 Holiday Horse! Each toy donation = 1 ticket. Donations must meet the following:
-no batteries/video games
-in original packaging
-no Christmas wrapping
Blocks, balls, dolls, puzzles, and teddy bears are great ideas! All donations will be given to the Orange County Social Services as part of their Toys4Tots mission. Winner to be announced Friday December 12, 2025.
Big congrats to the following Raffel winners!
2023 - Audrie & June Faulkner
2024 - Abby Walker
