A child grooming a horse at summer horse camp
In loving memory · Tampa Bay, FL

Paying a heart of gold forward, one camper at a time.

Winnie spent her life teaching children to ride — and to love horses. In her honor, we send kids to horse camp, no matter their circumstances.

100sChildren taught to ride
2017The year Winnie joined us
100%For camp scholarships
Our Mission

Every child deserves a summer with horses.

Horse camp changes children. They learn responsibility, patience, and confidence — and they fall in love with these majestic animals. Winnie's Heart of Gold exists to make that experience possible for kids who might never otherwise have the chance.

Winnie, a chestnut mare, at the barn "Best Kept Secret"
Meet Winnie

A sweet chestnut mare with a heart of gold.

Winnie joined our family in 2017 at 17 years young. Her patience and kind demeanor made her a favorite for lessons and among campers — especially the newest and youngest riders.

She enjoyed everything about camp: the doting attention, the gentle grooming, the refreshing baths… and, of course, the treats. In turn, she took amazing care of her riders, keeping them safe while they grew their confidence in the saddle.

Winnie helped teach hundreds of children how to ride — and, more importantly, how to love horses.

Read Winnie's story

What better way to honor the memory of Winnie and pay forward her heart of gold than to give children the chance to experience horse camp.

— The Winnie's Heart of Gold Family
How You Can Help

Three ways to make a child's summer.

Life at the Barn

Moments from camp, with Winnie.

The grooming, the bubble baths, the treats, the first rides — a look at the everyday magic your support helps create.

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The Joy We Fund

Meet the campers your gifts send to the barn.

Since 2021, generous donors have sent class after class of young riders to horse camp. Here are a few of the smiles you've made possible.

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Help us send one more child to camp.

A single week of horse camp can spark a lifelong love. Your gift, in Winnie's memory, makes it possible.