Horses for Handicapped MS

APRIL 13-16, 2026! WE ARE SO EXCITED TO SEE ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AT THE 2026 EVENT! ​RANKIN COUNTY MULTI-PURPOSE PAVILION HORSE PARK ​•​BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI•​

Horses for Handicapped was established in 1981 and takes place each Spring. The 4-day event, which lasts from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm each day, offers horseback riding, wagon rides, and activities to nearly 1,900 children and adults with disabilities. This all-volunteer program, which will celebrate its 40th event during our 46th year in 2026, reaches across the state of Mississippi in rider participation and volunteers. Participants from over 30 counties and 90 schools, development centers, and regional centers come for a day of fun and activity. During the annual event, including a petting zoo and games, between 225-250 outstanding volunteers come each day to make this special event happen. We have students from junior highs, high schools, and colleges volunteer plus individual volunteers. We…