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Therapeutic Riding & Equine Assisted Activities

Equine assisted activities consist of equestrian

skill based lessons that promote life skills and increase confidence. The focus of the lessons are skill development and progression; meeting the participant where they are and assisting them with goals to improve quality of life.

 

Classes are taught by a PATH International Certified Instructor or CHA Certified Instructor and assisted by volunteers. Often participants will assist in pre and post–mounted horse care. Individuals with physical, cognitive, developmental, and/or social/emotional differences 

can all benefit from equine assisted activities.

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Clients must be at least 6 years old to participate. The focus of these lessons are to work toward providing an improved mood and focus, patience, self-discipline, strength and confidence through the experience of therapeutic riding and groundwork activities.   

Participant Registration Packet

For details on our programs and  becoming a participant, please click on the button below.

One Time Rider Forms

This link is for those cashing

in a gift certificate,

one time summer lessons, etc.

Physician Referral

Form

For a copy of the physician referral forms only, please click on the button below.

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About Adaptive Riding

Adaptive riding has been shown to be very beneficial for those with the following, to name just a few:

  • Autism

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Developmental Delays

  • Down Syndrome

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Nonverbal clients

  • Paralysis

  • PTSD

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Visual and Hearing Impaired

  • Chronic Joint Pain

Benefits of Adaptive Riding

  • Improved posture and fine motor skills

  • Promotes better self-esteem

  • Increases concentration and memory

  • Builds communication skills

  • Encourages social interaction between other riders and instructors

  • Strengthens muscles

  • Movement of the horse promotes flexibility of pelvic and leg movements

  • Gives clients a relaxed environment to learn coping skills

  • Outside activities improve brain function

Corporate Sponsors

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Contact Info

Office Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Address: 1416 Rowland Road
Monroe, Louisiana

Phone Number: (318) 667-8271

or (318) 512-4979

 

Fax: (866) 914-1880

Email: debbie.brightstarranch@gmail.com

Social Media:                    

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Bright Star Ranch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2018 and located in Monroe, Louisiana. We are devoted to changing lives through equine-assisted activities and therapies.

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