Therapeutic Riding

Therapeutic riding lessons consists of equestrian

skill based lessons. The focus of the lessons is skill development and progression.

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

can all benefit from therapeutic riding.

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Clients must be at least 4 years old to participate in adaptive riding lessons.  The focus of these lessons is to work toward providing an improved mood and focus, patience, self-discipline, strength and confidence through the experience of therapeutic riding.   

Rider Form

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

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

• ADD/ADHD

• Cerebral Palsy

• Depression and Anxiety

• Developmental Delays

• Down Syndrome

• Multiple sclerosis

• Nonverbal clients

• Paralysis

• PTSD

• Traumatic Brain Injury

• Visual and Hearing Impaired

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