SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS

About us

Since 2006

Our story

In 1996, Bill and Kathy Hamm welcomed their daughter, Ali, into the world. Born with Down syndrome, Ali inspired them to seek every opportunity that would help her grow, learn, and reach her full potential.

A lifelong horsewoman, Kathy began exploring the benefits of Hippotherapy, traveling to therapy centers throughout Colorado to learn everything she could about this innovative approach. She witnessed firsthand the powerful connection between horses and people and the remarkable impact equine-assisted therapy could have on physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Believing that these life-changing opportunities should be available to others—not just Ali—the Hamm family purchased 36 acres just west of Olathe, Colorado. In 1999, they founded Dream Catcher Therapy Center, beginning with just two personal horses, an arena, and a dream of helping others heal.

As they watched the incredible difference these horses made in the lives of children, adults, veterans, and families, another vision took shape. Wanting to give back to the horses that had given so much to people, Bill and Kathy founded End of the Trail Rescue in 2006. Their mission was to provide neglected, abused, abandoned, and unwanted horses with a second chance while allowing many of them to continue changing lives through equine-assisted mental health and wellness programs.

Today, Dream Catcher Therapy Center and End of the Trail Rescue continue to work hand in hand as sister organizations. Together, they create a place where both people and horses find healing, hope, and a second chance.

Both organizations are proud to be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

horses ARE our passion

Our mission

End of the Trail offers horses a second chance to be cared for, nurtured and valued. We provide shelter, quality food and humane treatment to horses that have been abused, neglected or unwanted. We also educate the community about animal abuse and how or where to report these situations. Accomplishing our goals requires diverse activities such as:

Public education and outreach
Horse sanctuary and protection
Medical care and rehabilitation
Equine therapy programs
Pairing horses with humans to foster healing and good mental health

We are in the process of expanding our services and capabilities to meet the growing needs in our area. We want to ensure that we provide for horses and human needs for the foreseeable future and with your help, we can build an amazing legacy for horses and people in need.

not just the end of the trail

Expanded therapy programs

Since 2006, Bill and Kathy have been working to combat the growing numbers of unwanted, abandoned, neglected and abused horses on the Western Slope of Colorado. They expanded the therapy programs to reach more people living with disabilities and save more horses that others have deemed as useless. There are many success stories for the horses that have been rescued, as well as the clients that have been helped with Equine Assisted Therapies. In 2022, Dream Catcher Therapy Center was voted as one of the top Mental Health Care Centers through the Reader’s Choice Awards.