Courtney Grimshaw Equine Assisted Services Initiative
Courtney Cares
The Courtney Grimshaw Equine Assisted Therapies Initiative is home to the Courtney Cares program that is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International Premier Accredited Center.
Courtney Cares is available to children and adults, with physical and/or cognitive conditions, and veterans, in the Brazos Valley. We offer three distinct programs: equine-assisted activities, equine-assisted therapy, and “Equine Services for Heroes.”
This program provides experiential learning about the therapeutic horsemanship industry for Aggie student volunteers, while they serve the community and demonstrate the Texas A&M core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service.
Volunteer Training & Session Dates
Side-Walker Training | September 9th & 10th, 2026
Horse Handler Training | September 16th & 17th, 2026
Courtney Cares Sessions | September 23rd – November 12th, 2026
(Wednesday & Thursday mornings)
Veterans Sessions | September 23rd – November 11th, 2026
(Wednesday Evenings)
In the news
Equine assisted-services program finds new home at Institute for Equine Sciences
The Courtney Cares program that serves families in need with healing through horses moves to new institute from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
Texas A&M Cavalry Horses Help Riders With Disabilities Through Courtney Cares Program
The highly trained horses from the Corps of Cadets’ Parsons Mounted Cavalry are making a difference and giving students hands-on experience with equine therapy techniques.
Horses Bring Hope To Parkinson’s Patients
Research led by Texas A&M’s Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, the Institute for Equine Sciences, Courtney Cares, Department of Animal Science, and College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences explores the benefits of riding as therapy.
The Magic of Horses
Texas A&M’s equine therapy program is changing the lives of veterans and people with disabilities.