Lexington equine therapy program adds women’s horsemanship track for people in addiction recovery

A Lexington-area equine therapy program aimed at supporting people recovering from substance abuse has expanded its mission to include women, WKYT reported on Oct. 30, 2026. The station said Stable Recovery, which uses horses as part of its recovery services, added a women’s horsemanship program at Spy Coast Farm.

The expansion reflects an effort to broaden access to structured recovery programming for women who are seeking treatment and long-term support. WKYT’s report tied the program’s growth to the availability of equine-based activities and coaching through the partnership with Spy Coast Farm.

Stable Recovery’s women’s horsemanship track is intended to be part of the organization’s broader addiction recovery approach, which centers on working with horses in a supervised setting. Equine-assisted services are commonly used to support accountability, routine, and emotional development, and the program’s expansion indicates a continued focus on using that framework for additional participants.

The WKYT story identifies the venue for the new women’s component as Spy Coast Farm, where the horsemanship sessions are set to take place. By adding a dedicated women’s track rather than a general program, the initiative aims to create an organized pathway for women involved in recovery.

The report did not specify enrollment targets, session schedules, or staffing arrangements for the new program segment. It also did not provide details on funding sources or whether the expansion changes eligibility criteria for Stable Recovery’s existing services.

As the program begins operating under its expanded mission, families and community members looking for treatment support may see another local option for women seeking recovery services grounded in equine-assisted programming. Local officials and health providers may also evaluate how the additional track affects referrals and capacity at the program and at partner facilities.

The addition of a women’s horsemanship component comes at a time when substance use disorder recovery services continue to face longstanding pressures around access, continuity of care, and matching supports to individual needs. Stable Recovery’s expansion is designed to address at least one dimension of that challenge by adding a women-focused format within its equine therapy offering.