The Mission of the Santana Center: To promote, encourage and foster healthy, knowledgeable interactions between horses and humans through education, training and outreach activities.

Description:
Major Goals of the Santana Center:

1. Provide a local center for education and outreach on equine-related topics.
   
   
2. Provide a short-term facility for equine rehabilitation.
   
   
3. Provide a local center for information on equine assisted psycho-therapy, leadership and personal development.
   
   
4. Establish a community of knowledgeable, concerned and involved horse lovers.
   
   



History:
November 2004: Submitted paperwork for non-profit
2005: Started with one horse adoption and classes for the general public
2006: Started collaboration with Horses Forever (based in Colorado) to train and rehab rescue horses. Continued with classes
2007: Received first two grants. The first was from the ASPCA for equipment for classes and the second was from the RI Foundation for the RI Horse Survey.
2008: Horse Survey and horse training and adoption



Contact person: Kathleen Castro, Board President, (401) 874-5063, (email)

Address:


51 Wood Sorrel Trail Saunderstown, RI 02874 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.thesantanacenter.org

Directions:

The stable is not at this address. The Center is not in one physical location. The horses are located at 500 Old Boston Neck Road in Saunderstown, RI 02874 Route 1 South to Route 138 east. Take first exit towards Narragansett. Old Boston Neck Road is left hand turn about 5 miles from 138. House is first house on the right.   Nearest Bus Stop: none

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	Yes
What type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

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