Round-Up HOPE
Helping Obtain Physical & Emotional Strength
Temecula Valley's Premiere Equestrian
Therapeutic Riding Program
A Special Thank You to The Temecula Rotary Club who are strong supporters. The members
have donated over 200 man-hours and $5000.00. Towards the rebuilding of our center.
Round- Up HOPE is a Temecula’ Valleys therapeutic horse back riding equestrian
center for the disabled serving Southern California’s Inland Empire. Founded in 2002.
Round Up HOPE Inc. is a 501©(3) non-profit program Round-Up HOPE is a
Therapeutic Riding Center with NAHRA certified instructors.
Round-Up HOPE was founded by Steve and Laura Alfino. Laura Alfino, named
Horsewomen of the year in 1982, suffered from a debilitating injury leaving her crippled
and unable to walk. Not only did Laura's doctors tell her she would never walk but never
again would she ride a horse. Laura was bed ridden for almost two years. Eventually,
with the support of her family, therapeutic horseback riding and physical therapy Laura
was able to walk and ride again. Witnessing the miracles therapeutic horseback riding
had done for Laura, the Alfino family vowed to share this gift with all they could. Using
their own private funds to establish Round-Up H.O.P.E, the Alfino family has
contributed over $350,000.00 for seed money and continue to payout of pocket the
operating expenses for Round -Up H.O.P.E.
Our mission is dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents and adults with
a wide range of physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities as well as the
underprivileged and their families. In partnership with our rescue horse’s, Round-Up
HOPE nurtures the mind body and soul with therapy that is life changing. The types of
disabilities and conditions served include but are not limited to: Autism, Cerebral
Palsy, Down Syndrome, Emotional Challenges, Learning Disabilities, Muscular
Dystrophy Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injuries, Visual Impairments.
Extra Special Service to Our Families:
As the program began to grow, Laura could not help but notice the dedication and
huge sacrifices the siblings and parents were making for their loved one. She felt an
overwhelming need to offer the same type of therapy to these families and has opened
a non-disabled riding program. This has enabled the family to be joined as one in a
therapeutic setting. Rather than to isolate the disabled child Laura has incorporated
the family for fun and a lifetime of memories.
Round-Up HOPE
35105 Calle La Coca
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-HOPE (4673)
www.RoundUpHope.com