Almost since the inception of New Day Ranch, our program has included the active use of horses.  The Equestrian Program is an integral component of the Day Treatment program, the New Day Group Homes and the Four Dances Co-Occurring Recovery Program.

 

The site of the New Day Main Campus on Coburn Road has a long history of equestrian activity.  New Day's Montana/Wyoming Inter-Tribal Advisory Council has declared that the "Horse Spirit" can be strongly felt here and that it is very happy to be able to continue to work with young people.  In June 2004 New Day, Inc. proudly completed construction on the Gary Pollari Horse Barn.  The facility provides a handicapped-accessible, weather-proof venue for horse program activities throughout the year.  The barn includes an innovative ambient heating system that keeps riders warm in the coldest of weather, without heating the air in the barn.

Many American Indian families maintain strong ties to horses, which have been an integral part of the Plains American Indian experience.  However, many youngsters, even American Indians, get their first exposure to horses at New Day Ranch.  Fully licensed by the State of Montana, the Equestrian Program is supervised by professionals who instill strong equestrian skills in an atmosphere that stresses safety and respect for the horses.