Brady Therapeutic Riding | Equine Therapy in San Francisco
Help Toby Heal: Emergency Surgery & RECOVERY Fund
Our beloved dwarf Shetland pony & equine therapist, Toby, needs your help! ❤️🩹
On November 10, Toby underwent emergency surgery for a life-threatening case of colic at UC Davis' Large Animal Hospital. Thankfully, our brave little guy came through surgery strong and is showing encouraging signs of recovery!
But Toby still has a long road ahead, including the next critical 48 hours in ICU and upwards of 10 days of healing his 10-inch incision before coming home.
His emergency medical care and recovery expenses may reach $20,000—an enormous, unexpected expense for our small nonprofit.
Toby has given so much love and healing to the children and families we serve. Now it's our turn to give some of that love back.
Please help us cover Toby's medical expenses.
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Every gift makes a difference!
Thank you for helping Toby get back on his tiny hooves!
THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES
Brady Therapeutic Riding welcomes you to the love and healing that is created when the human heart opens to the love of a horse.
STRENGTH AND HEALING
Brady Therapeutic Riding is a charitable, nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Since 1987, Brady has provided the highest quality of equine therapy through horsemanship, riding lessons, physical and social therapy to Bay Area youths with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities.
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Operating year round, Brady offers daily sessions customized to the needs of its participants and hosts events and special programs. Its active group of volunteers support operations, horse care, property maintenance and enjoy learning and participating in our programs.
Brady Riding is located in a private area at the San Francisco Zoo.
OUR IMPACT AT A GLANCE
10+ Community Partnerships
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39+ Years of Serving the SF Bay Area!
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BRADY WISH LIST
Make a Wish Come True!
As we prepare to welcome more Bay Area youth, families, and zoo visitors this summer, we’ve updated our Brady Wish List with items that help support everyday life at the barn beyond basic horse care.
CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS:
HORSE TREATS for our hardworking, patient herd!
PORTABLE SINK & DISHWASHER for everyone’s favorite tea time!
DAILY BARN SUPPLIES to keep our space clean, safe, and welcoming.
Thank you for keeping our horses ready to serve!
BRADY MERCHANDISE
available for purchase exclusively at the Brady barn!
LIMITED SUPPLY!
New for 2026: BRADY BEANIES! Choose from lined (black) or unlined (charcoal).
Every purchase directly supports the Brady mission: to bring healing to children with special needs through their connection with our horses. Now’s your chance to share your love of Brady with friends and family with our selection of hoodies, tees, caps, and beanies—gifts that give back.