Pal-o-mine Equestrian, Inc.

What Pal-o-mine Equestrian, Inc. does

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 and headquartered at 829 Old Nichols Road in Islandia, New York, that delivers equine-assisted therapeutic programs to individuals with disabilities, people experiencing trauma and mental health challenges, veterans and first responders, and corporate groups. Its core offerings include adaptive riding lessons, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), hippotherapy, the J-STEP vocational training program, military and first responder programs, corporate workshops, wellness and community classes, and the 2Gether paired-program. Service delivery relies on a herd of horses specifically trained for therapeutic work, EAGALA-certified staff, and licensed mental health professionals, with on-site integration partners providing speech and occupational therapy.

The organization's technology layer is operational rather than digital: the proprietary element is the trained therapeutic herd and certified staff methodology, complemented by a content website, social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and direct application/enrollment workflows via Google Forms and downloadable PDFs. There is no disclosed software platform, mobile app, API, or AI capability; the experience is delivered entirely in person at the single Long Island facility, which structurally caps throughput.

Pal-O-Mine monetizes through a mixed nonprofit revenue model combining program fees (variable, with financial assistance available and no-cost services for veterans), individual and corporate donations (with a stated 80% pass-through to programs and herd care), foundation grants, and horse sponsorship and event sponsorships. The organization does not accept insurance and supports self-direction payment arrangements. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, local press and events, organic search, and the recognition profile generated by the Candid Platinum Seal, BBB accreditation, EQUUS Foundation Guardian approval, and media placements including a Times Square Billboard and an Olympic Channel documentary.

Name

Pal-o-mine Equestrian, Inc.

Legal name

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc.

Website

https://pal-o-mine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian is a Long Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 that provides equine-assisted therapy, adaptive riding, mental health programs, and vocational training for individuals with disabilities, veterans, first responders, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine-Assisted Therapeutic Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Rehabilitation, Layup & Retirement Facilities (AFAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Equine-assisted therapy
• Adaptive riding lessons
• Therapeutic horsemanship
• Hippotherapy services
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Islandia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged for therapeutic riding lessons, psychotherapy sessions, learning programs, and other equine-assisted services. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations supporting programs and herd care. 80% of every donated dollar goes directly to support programs and care for the herd.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations supporting nonprofit therapeutic programs and facility operations.
4. Sponsorship Programs: Horse sponsorship programs and event sponsorships providing revenue and community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that delivers equine-assisted therapeutic programs using specially trained horses. Its core offerings include adaptive riding lessons, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), hippotherapy/Animal Assisted Therapies, a vocational training program (J-STEP), and specialized no-cost programs for veterans and first responders. Services are delivered on-site at its Long Island, New York facility.

Product overview

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of equine-assisted programs for individuals with disabilities, trauma, mental health challenges, veterans, and first responders. The organization operates as a unified therapeutic ecosystem combining adaptive riding lessons, mounted and unmounted therapeutic sessions, vocational training, and wellness programs. Core offerings include Adaptive Riding Lessons, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), Animal Assisted Therapies (Hippotherapy), J-STEP Vocational Program, Military & First Responder Programs, Corporate Programs, Wellness Programs, Community Classes, and the 2Gether Program. The organization also partners with external providers for Speech in Motion C.A.M.P. (speech therapy) and Occupational Therapy services, functioning as a service site rather than a traditional product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adaptive Riding Lessons Equine-assisted riding lessons tailored for individuals with disabilities, providing therapeutic horseback riding experiences adapted to each participant's abilities and goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of donations go directly to programs and herd care

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Speech in Motion C.A.M.P.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located speech and language therapy services offered on Pal-O-Mine premises for children with communication needs, integrated with therapeutic riding programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: Connecticut-based nonprofit offering adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted learning to individuals with disabilities. Direct peer in services, client mix, and Northeast regional nonprofit model.
• Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center: Colorado-based nonprofit offering adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services. Direct peer in therapeutic riding modalities and nonprofit operational model.
• Green Chimneys: New York-based nonprofit combining animal-assisted therapy (including equine) with special education and mental health services for children with disabilities and trauma histories. Highly comparable to Pal-O-Mine in mission, equine therapy modality, and Northeast nonprofit structure.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: Michigan-based PATH Intl Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center offering adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted learning. Directly comparable in service mix and PATH-accredited nonprofit structure.
• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: One of the largest therapeutic riding nonprofits in the U.S., offering adaptive riding, equine-assisted services, and veteran programs. Comparable in core programs, nonprofit funding model, and veteran-focused initiatives.
• Heroes and Horses: Montana-based nonprofit using equine experiences to support veterans' reintegration and mental health. Directly comparable to Pal-O-Mine's Military & First Responder Programs in mission, modality, and veteran focus.
• Mane Stream: New Jersey nonprofit providing adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services to children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in clinical equine therapy programs and Northeast geographic reach.
• Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding: Tennessee-based nonprofit providing adaptive riding, equine-assisted therapy, and veteran programs. Comparable across core therapeutic riding services, veteran offerings, and nonprofit funding model.

Regional players

• Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre: Ontario, Canada nonprofit offering adaptive riding, equine-assisted learning, and therapy programs. Closely comparable in services and nonprofit model, but operates in a different geography from Pal-O-Mine.

Broad incumbents

• PATH International: Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International — the largest U.S. industry body for equine-assisted services, providing accreditation and certification that frames the competitive space Pal-O-Mine operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/palomineequestrian
• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLnaGFPHeki7Zf94X575Qww7LImACwqb_v
• Facebookfacebook.com/palomineequestrian
• Instagraminstagram.com/palomine_equestrian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pal-o-mine-equestrian

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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