A Message from our Founder
I am so thrilled to welcome you to Beyond The Saddle, a foundation dedicated to providing a place where people and horses alike can work together to heal and nourish one another. My team and I hope to provide an environment where anyone who needs a place of restoration and peace or time spent with an amazing group of horses can find that space here at our beautiful facility. With plans to reach a diverse group of individuals of all ages, we hope to develop programs that will be of service to many. We are currently in an exciting growing and learning phase while working tirelessly to produce the highest standards of care for all horses and humans involved in our programs!
This foundation could not exist without the incredible gift my father, Clarence Schawk, gave me. He has always been my inspiration and a truly generous man. I wish he could see how a lifetime of his hard work has created a wonderful legacy that will help many people and animals. An animal lover himself, he always told me he wished he had become a farmer!
Well, Dad… I am here fulfilling your wish! Thank you for all you did for me. It is my prayer to dedicate myself to continuing your legacy of kindness and hope to all!
-Judy Gallo, Founder of Beyond the Saddle
Our mission
Through the power of the horse-human bond, we provide second chances for horses and meaningful opportunities for people in need of healing, growth and belonging.
Founded by Judy Gallo, an avid equestrian and passionate philanthropist, Beyond the Saddle is dedicated to creating meaningful connections between horses and people.
We believe that the bond between horses and humans has the power to restore hope. By rescuing and rehabilitating horses, we give them a new purpose as partners in healing. In turn, they offer children, families and individuals facing challenges the chance to build resilience, find belonging and move forward with strength.
Rooted in compassion and community, we provide inclusive programs from adaptive riding to The Reconnection Project that inspire strength, courage, and growth both in and beyond the saddle.
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