Partnering with horses to empower humans
Mesa Vista Therapeutics (MVT) is a 501c3 charity serving traditional riders and riders with a variety of special needs. When possible, riders of all abilities will ride together.
MVT helps support the therapeutic program by providing traditional lessons in the following disciplines: Hunter/Jumper, Hunt Seat, Dressage, and Western Pleasure.
The Farm
Conveniently located in Powhatan near 288, our farm has all the amenities you’d expect from a top equine facility and so much more
Indoor & outdoor arenas
Tack stalls and wash bays
Classroom, snack room and physical therapy/massage/acupuncture room all overlooking the indoor arena
Wheelchair ramps in addition to mounting blocks
Farm friends - horses, llamas, pigs, goat, cats & dogs
Our Team
Helen Messenger
President, Manager
Helen’s interest in horses started at the early age of 5. She graduated in 1972 from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital’s Nursing Program. Her nursing career ranged from General Surgery to Labor & Delivery to Infant Nursery. In 1977, she focused primarily on Pediatric care and that evolved into working with special needs children and adults in 1985.
Helen bought her first horse, Rum Rico Bars, in 1977 and started with trail riding. She began competing in shows with Sleepin Partner and breeding Quarter Horses in 1981.
Helen’s passion for people and animals defines her goal of “bringing animals and individuals with special needs together.”
