Lakeland Center, Inc

Lakeland Center, Inc Founder Christy Menke knew Lakeland, her grand-prix show jumper, was feisty, talented, and independent.

Lakeland Center for therapeutic riding research is focused on designing and implementing innovative technology to not only increase the benefits of therapeutic riding but also scientifically measure the physical and mental improvements to its clientele. On the jumping circuit, she also learned that Lakeland formed bonds with unlikely people….those in need of love, acceptance, and confidence building. Witnessing these bonds sparked Christy’s interest in the therapeutic riding industry. When a car accident ended her Olympic-pace career, Christy and Lakeland returned to their roots in Indiana and founded Hope Haven Horse Farm, Inc., in 2000. For the next 17 years, Hope Haven focused on its mission and vision by identifying innovative and unique approaches to the field of equine assisted therapies. One of the biggest needs identified was simply that there was little to no technology available in therapeutic riding to provide hard data on its benefits. In 2012, Hope Haven began to collaborate with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, as senior bio-medical engineering capstone students developed and advanced the use of technology in the therapeutic riding field. Incorporating new designs into the riding lessons vastly improved clients’ experiences. The collaboration, combination of PATH certified lessons with technology, and impressive measurable hard data retrieved sparked a change in Hope Haven’s mission, vision, and brand of the farm. On October 28, 2017, in honor of Lakeland, Christy’s jumper, Hope Haven introduced its new direction as the farm was officially re-branded the Lakeland Center for therapeutic riding research

10/03/2026
Well security check complete. 🫣👍 Mac and Cheyenne approved. Hope to see you tomorrow for our fall festival. Kids corral ...
10/02/2026

Well security check complete. 🫣👍 Mac and Cheyenne approved. Hope to see you tomorrow for our fall festival. Kids corral 5-7. Shindig Hoedown 7-11. Huge shout out to the Groommore girls, staff, and board for all their help!

Saturday weather so far looking fantastic! Starting to look like a fall festival! Hope to see you there!
10/01/2026

Saturday weather so far looking fantastic! Starting to look like a fall festival! Hope to see you there!

Safe to say the sweethearts at least love me the other 363 days. When advertising for our fall festival their ears say i...
09/29/2026

Safe to say the sweethearts at least love me the other 363 days. When advertising for our fall festival their ears say it all. They did get lots of treats for a participation award. 🤣 Hope to see you there this Saturday…going to be a great time. More videos coming from these adorable seniors!

Skelly crew arriving. Horse’s be like yeah something new to be curious about. 🤣 They are used to Ms. Christy’s antics. M...
09/27/2026

Skelly crew arriving. Horse’s be like yeah something new to be curious about. 🤣 They are used to Ms. Christy’s antics. More babies you get to meet coming tomorrow. Getting excited…Oct 3 at the LC. Kiddos 5-7. Shindig 7-11.

Ready to dance hoedown style with a line dance instructor? DJ Ellerbeast and Patia In the house!!! Costume Dance off boo...
09/26/2026

Ready to dance hoedown style with a line dance instructor? DJ Ellerbeast and Patia In the house!!! Costume Dance off boogie style on the agenda too. Oct 3, 2026 at the Lakeland Center. Rain or shine. Hoedown in the indoor arena. 7-11pm.

Some of the babies you will get to meet October 3 for our fall festival. Kids corral 5-7 pm. Shindig Hoedown 7-11 pm. Th...
09/25/2026

Some of the babies you will get to meet October 3 for our fall festival. Kids corral 5-7 pm. Shindig Hoedown 7-11 pm. The calm before the fun storm coming. 😁

09/23/2026

So excited to have our capstone and Bonner’s home! Welcome back our brilliant Rose-Hulman senior bio-med capstones Jonathan, Bridgette, and Sophia and welcome to the LC, DePauw’s Miss Sonja helping us with social media and PR and Miss Nee helping us with community awareness of EAGALA. We are thrilled to have you all.

We are excited to bring a fun time to the farm for community awareness of programs. Been too many years to not hold some...
09/09/2026

We are excited to bring a fun time to the farm for community awareness of programs. Been too many years to not hold something at farm. Although horses will be tucked away we will still offer the mini Photo Booth and a guided tour of the sweet horses that bless many when able. No admission to join activities and event but a donation is appreciated. Bring your own chairs and inflatable costumes if have them! Inflatable races, costume line dance hoe down and more! Kids boo corral with trunk or trot treats, crafts! Kids activities 5-7. Shindig 7-11. Ready to share. If any questions can refer to our event page or pm us.

09/02/2026

Ok it’s that time to start pumping up the bad to the bone shin dig. Kicking it off with a practice inflatable race with DePauw. Gonna get crazy. 😁 Shareable flier coming this weekend. Will need your help sharing flier as I work on community pages to get on board and share too.

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10416 E US Highway 40
Coatesville, IN
46121

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+14632690101

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