LoopRoots Equestrian Academy – English Riding Program

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry.Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.Our key initiatives includeLoopConnect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.LoopTalk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.The LoopRoots Foundation is committed to using community-based, technology-enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S.,OrganizationLoopRoots FoundationLocationPhoenix, Arizona (program site and community outreach)Program TypeEducation / Youth Development / Reentry Support / Workforce Training / Therapeutic RecreationShort DescriptionLoopRoots Equestrian Academy provides English horseback riding instruction for youth and adults in underserved communities. Our program combines horsemanship with life skills, workforce training, and therapeutic development to create opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.Full DescriptionThe LoopRoots Equestrian Academy is an English horseback riding program designed to serve participants of all levels, from beginner riders to those progressing toward show-level competition. Our program has three primary focus areasYouth Education & Development Teaching children and teens riding skills while building confidence, responsibility, and teamwork.Re-Entry & Therapeutic Support Offering individuals re-entering society access to horsemanship as a form of therapy and life-skill building.Workforce & Career Training Participants gain hands-on experience in horse care, stable management, and equestrian program operations, preparing them for potential employment in equine industries.Our program begins with five horses and gradually expands to accommodate more participants and advanced lessons. LoopRoots Foundation seeks to provide these services to underserved populations, fostering personal growth and community engagement through equestrian activities.Who We ServeYouth from underserved communitiesIndividuals re-entering society seeking structured supportParticipants interested in equine-related workforce opportunitiesIndividuals seeking therapeutic and recreational horseback ridingProgram ActivitiesEnglish riding lessons at beginner, intermediate, and show levelsHorse care and stable management trainingLife skills and personal development workshopsTherapeutic horsemanship sessionsCommunity engagement events and equestrian showcasesProgram ImpactBuilds confidence, responsibility, and teamworkProvides safe, structured learning and recreationOpens pathways to workforce and career opportunities in equestrian industriesSupports re-entry and therapeutic growth through horsemanship