Hands and Hearts for Horses
Hands and Hearts for Horses, 3824 Lower Cairo Rd, Thomasville, GA 31792
About
Hands and Hearts for Horses offers therapeutic horseback riding, therapeutic riding lessons, and a summer camp. The program is a Premiere Accredited therapeutic horseback riding center through PATH Intl. Summer camp options include half-day or full-day sessions.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp runs July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026, with half-day or full-day options for ages 4 and up
Hands and Hearts for Horses (HHH) was founded in 2000. Co-founders are Terrell Singletary and Karen Leabo Singletary, and Martha serves on the board of directors. Terrell and Martha became certified therapeutic riding instructors under NARHA in 2000. Karen was considered to be one of the top riders in the nation in the hunter/jumper show arena, was a member of the equestrian team at St. Andrews Presbyterian College where she won numerous national championships, and graduated with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Equine Business. Karen and Terrell started HHH with 2 volunteer teachers and 3 horses in 2000. Martha, Michael, their son, Will, and Nancy are still actively involved in the program, and all three families live on the property, leasing it to the program for $1 a year.
Hands and Hearts for Horses provides therapeutic services to individuals with a variety of special needs, including autism spectrum disorder (including Asperger syndrome), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries. Therapeutic riding at the program is documented to help improve gross and fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and general well-being. Clients at the program often have limited access to specialized physical activities and limited resources. The mission of Hands and Hearts for Horses is to celebrate the unique gifts and challenges of each individual, encouraging growth through the benefits of therapeutic horsemanship and human relationships.
The community of Thomasville has provided financial support, improvements to the farm, avenues for volunteering, and constant encouragement. One parent shared that their daughter has been riding at Hands and Hearts for Horses for well over a decade, that it has always been her favorite part of the week, and that she often laughs and rides her horse, Eclipse, in the opposite direction when told it is time to go back to the barn because she does not want the time to end.
Last updated July 31, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer camp runs July 27, 2026 – July 31, 2026, with half-day or full-day options for ages 4 and up
Hands and Hearts for Horses (HHH) was founded in 2000. Co-founders are Terrell Singletary and Karen Leabo Singletary, and Martha serves on the board of directors. Terrell and Martha became certified therapeutic riding instructors under NARHA in 2000. Karen was considered to be one of the top riders in the nation in the hunter/jumper show arena, was a member of the equestrian team at St. Andrews Presbyterian College where she won numerous national championships, and graduated with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Equine Business. Karen and Terrell started HHH with 2 volunteer teachers and 3 horses in 2000. Martha, Michael, their son, Will, and Nancy are still actively involved in the program, and all three families live on the property, leasing it to the program for $1 a year.
Hands and Hearts for Horses provides therapeutic services to individuals with a variety of special needs, including autism spectrum disorder (including Asperger syndrome), Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injuries. Therapeutic riding at the program is documented to help improve gross and fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and general well-being. Clients at the program often have limited access to specialized physical activities and limited resources. The mission of Hands and Hearts for Horses is to celebrate the unique gifts and challenges of each individual, encouraging growth through the benefits of therapeutic horsemanship and human relationships.
The community of Thomasville has provided financial support, improvements to the farm, avenues for volunteering, and constant encouragement. One parent shared that their daughter has been riding at Hands and Hearts for Horses for well over a decade, that it has always been her favorite part of the week, and that she often laughs and rides her horse, Eclipse, in the opposite direction when told it is time to go back to the barn because she does not want the time to end.
Last updated July 31, 2026.
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