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Our Vision

Pegasus -  The pterippus, or winged horse symbolizes power & mobility, 
                 aspiring to the greatest heights of accomplishment         

When founders Barb & Dennis Clare moved north from SW Michigan and retired on the edge of the Huron National Forest in 2016, a warm & generous community welcomed them "home".  As they settled in, sharing with their large family, meeting neighbors and new friends, and enjoying the forest around them, they connected with nature and listened to God's gentle whisper that this acreage was meant for something more.​

The trees cried out for the laughter of children.  The birds sang songs of renewed hope. The wildlife demonstrated its

ever-changing circle of life and gave pause to the beauty of nature. ​ Giving their acreage a name declared that it would

benefit the community of individuals and their families in need of it most. The Clare’s followed their trust in God’s calling to

serve people of all faiths who would benefit from the hope, healing, growth & respite that Pegasus Springs can bring. 

Pegasus Springs TRC inspired at least two other local equine facilities to begin their own non-profit serving children.  This has resulted in an over-saturation of community funding which affected our families with the necessary funding for helping children with disabilities. 

 

After careful consideration, our mission has shifted as a non profit to serving area Veterans with the help they need as a contracted Veterans Administration Community Care Network Provider for behavioral health, receiving referrals directly from the VA.  We are proud to serve this segment of our population with the help these Veterans need, and honored to be of service to them, for all they have sacrificed.

 

Join us in celebrating what God can do!

The Flying Red Horse is a symbol and trademark of Mobil Oil & Mobil Pipeline Company, Barb's father's employer for his lifetime.  "I grew up with this symbol, and would find out later in life just what it would mean for me.  My parent's legacy made this possible."  Barb's brother Doug, died too early from the disabling diseases of Parkinson's & Muscular Dystrophy.  "If only my brother were still here and able to receive the healing benefits of therapeutic riding."  

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Serving the needs of  U.S. Military Veterans and First Responders in Iosco
and surrounding counties with Equine Assisted Services
We are year-round- by appt only, Closed Sundays

 

Pegasus Springs / VACCN PROVIDER     4800 Old State Road, National City, MI  48748

phone:  (989) 820.1787    pegasusspringstrc@gmail.com   © 2026 Pegasus Springs 

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