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New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Experience the joy of horses
in a safe, fun, and hopefilled Christian environment.
Training through hope inspired horsemanship.
Our Heart & Primary Program
Equine Assisted OASIS Sessions
An oasis is a place of rest and refreshment in a dry land. Our OASIS sessions offer just that: time with our horses in a safe, peaceful, Christ-centered setting.
Led by a certified Faith-Based Equine Assisted Learning instructor (FBEAP), each session pairs hands-on, ground-based time with the horses with gentle guided reflection rooted in God's Word. Horses respond honestly to how we approach them. Along the way, women, children and families can slow down, find encouragement and discover the hope that is ours in Christ.
“But you are a refuge to the poor, O Lord, a refuge to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat.” Isaiah 25:4Book an OASIS Session
New Program
Sibling & Family Connection Sessions
Bring your siblings or your whole family to spend time together alongside the horses.
- Build communication skills
- Grow connection with one another
- Learn teamwork and working together
- Strengthen your relationships
Our Mission
A refuge for every heart
The Refuge Equestrian Center is a Christian ministry where women, children, and families experience the joy of horses in a safe, fun, and hopefilled environment. Through faith-based equine assisted learning and natural horsemanship, we help people grow in confidence, character, and hope, one hoofbeat at a time.
Training through hope inspired horsemanship.
“But you are a refuge to the poor, O Lord, a refuge to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat.”
Isaiah 25:4
Meet Your Instructor
Sarah Pendleton
- Certified Faith-Based Equine Assisted Learning Instructor (FBEAP)
- Natural Horsemanship Trainer
- Approved Step Up for Students Direct Pay Provider
What We Offer
More Programs
Faith-Based STEM
Science, technology, engineering and math explored through hands-on time with horses.
FBEAP Facilitator Training & Certification
Become a certified Faith-Based Equine Assisted Learning facilitator.
Horse Ownership Experience
Discover what it's like to care for and partner with your own horse.
Horse Agility Classes
Build trust and communication as you guide a horse through obstacles on the ground.
Natural Horsemanship Training
Gentle, relationship-based training for horses and their people.
We accept all Step Up For Students scholarships (FES-UA, FES-EO and PEP). Learn more
Our Herd
Meet Our Horses
Featured
Indigo
Atrevido's Lakota do High Country
Mangalarga Marchador Mare
Completed her first 25-mile AERC endurance ride.
Indigo Spotlight
Featured
Serena
Arabian Mare
Bay
Solo
Quarter Horse Gelding
Training Sessions with Maverick
Horse Spotlight
Indigo Spotlight
Atrevido's Lakota do High Country · Mangalarga Marchador mare
Meet Indigo
Atrevido's Lakota do High Country, our Mangalarga Marchador mare, at home in the paddock at The Refuge.
She completed her first 25-mile AERC endurance ride. Watch more of her adventures below.
The Refuge
From Our Farm
On YouTube
Watch Us in Action
Moments from The Refuge, straight from our YouTube channel.
Step Up For Students Scholarship Families Welcome
The Refuge Equestrian Center is an approved Step Up for Students Direct Pay provider. Contact us to learn how your scholarship can be used for our programs.
Can I use my Step Up For Students scholarship at The Refuge? Yes. We are an approved Step Up For Students Direct Pay provider, and we accept all Step Up For Students scholarships, including FES-UA, FES-EO and PEP. Contact us to ask how your scholarship applies to the program you're interested in.
Contact
Come visit the Refuge
We'd love to hear from you. Send a message and we'll get back to you soon.
- Email: the.refuge.equestrian@gmail.com
- Facebook: The Refuge Equestrian Center
- YouTube: @therefugeequestrian
- Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168