Horses with Hearts received its non-profit status from the IRS in 2005 and is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Cathy Dodson is the lead instructor and has held PATH Intl Instructor Certification since October 2007.
In 2014, HwH was fortunate to receive 31 acres of land generously donated by Trinity UM Church in Martinsburg, WV.
In 2016, the Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) awarded a grant to provide a handicapped accessible restroom on the farm, and Bucky Hess donated a two-year lease of a farm tractor.
In 2016, grew to five PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructors.
In 2017, became a PATH International Premier Accredited Center
In 2018, HwH is home to 13 horses that benefit 40 children, veterans and those struggling with physical challenges enabling them to thrive in the independence our program provides.