Building the Vision
In 2023, we launched the Starbrite Capital Campaign, a $4 million initiative to create an all-weather riding arena and critical support facilities that would allow us to meet growing demand and eliminate the hundreds of lessons lost each year to weather and space limitations.
Today, we’re excited to share that Phase I construction is underway.
Where We Are Now
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​Thanks to the generosity of our community and supporters, we have raised $2.2 million to fund Phase I, which includes:
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A state-of-the-art all-weather riding arena – ensuring year-round access to lessons regardless of rain, heat, or early sunsets.
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An expanded barn to house a growing herd of therapy horses ready to serve more riders.
Construction began in April 2025, and these new spaces are expected to be operational by Spring 2026.
What’s Next: Phase II
While the arena and barn are essential, our riders, families, and veterans depend on additional spaces that make Starbrite the transformational place it is. Phase II will add:
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Wellness Rooms that allow riders to complete preparatory stretches and activities, which are often necessary for our riders before they can mount a horse.
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Family Lounge, which offers a respite to caregivers, providing a comfortable space where they can recharge while watching their rider participate in what is likely one of his or her only extracurricular activities.
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Community Room, which will foster the peer connection and camaraderie that are vital to emotional healing, especially for our veterans.
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Administrative Space, an area that is critical to support our team, including trainers, a veterinarian, and program staff, who deliver life-changing care to our riders and their equine partners.
Our goal is to begin Phase II construction immediately after Phase I to keep momentum and avoid additional construction-related mobilization costs.
Join Us On This Journey
“We are not just building structures; we are creating spaces of hope, recovery, and opportunity to share the love of Christ. Every gift brings us closer to a world where no individual in need is turned away from the embrace of Starbrite’s healing touch. Partner with us to ensure that weather and space never come between our community and the hope and healing Starbrite offers.”
Contact & Pledge
Trent Goodwin
Thank You To Our Donors
Dren & Gloria Adams
Mabee Foundation
John & Lisa Jones Charitable Fund
Fair Foundation
Fisch Foundation
Anonymous
Jones Legacy Ventures Charitable Fund
Riter Family Foundation
Dr. Larry Anderson & Dr. Sasha Vukelja Donor Advised Fund
Lauren & Cole
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Tom & Julie Brown Family Donor Advised Fund
Pam & Don Hood
Carol & Fred Smith
Susan & Steve Smith
Virginia & Presley Hudson
Margaret & Jim Perkins
Kathleen & Eric Peterson
Southside Bank
Herd Foundation
Tim & Amie Moore Family Charitable Fund
Fitzpatrick Architects
Sharon & Steve Bennett
Barbara & Billy Bass Charitable Fund
Kelly Borah
Christina & Garnett Brookshire
Dr. Jim & Justy Brown
Byers Family Foundation
Dement Family Charitable Fund
Kristy Everett
Edie & Mark Hagan
Bedford Holmes
Dr. Kelly Hood
Korzeniewski Family Foundation
Jacob Law
June & Tom Lowery
Tony Morgan
Sandy & Tom Perkins
Nancy & Bob Roseman
April & Brian Scarbrough
Debra & Mark Smith
Jennifer & Chad Stanley
Laura & Ken Waits
Amy & Tom Woldert
Laura & Michael Young​