If you are interested in participating in our weekly mounted horsemanship program once a spot is available, please complete the Interest Form below, and we will reach out when your name approaches the top of the waiting list or space becomes available according to your availability noted in your interest form.
Please consider the following factors when considering participation in weekly mounted lessons:
- In order to participate in weekly mounted horsemanship lessons, you must have a diagnosis, disability, or challenge diagnosed by a licensed medical healthcare professional.
- Lessons are offered in a weekly lesson format and are scheduled on the same day and time weekly.
- Lessons are scheduled year-round September through May, Monday through Friday with morning, afternoon, and evening lesson availabiilty.
- Lessons are not available Friday-Sunday.
Mounted Therapeutic Horsmanship ProgramHorse Back Riding
Therapeutic horseback riding is for individuals seeking the physical benefits and movement from the horse to improve gait, flexibility, balance, focus, and communication.
More about therapeutic horseback riding lessons:
Therapeutic riding is mounted horseback riding which is intended for any person with a special need or disability. Lessons are tailored to fit the needs of the individual by utilizing specially trained horses, instructors and volunteers.
Individuals focus on learning horsemanship skills while the Instructor incorporates their school and/or life goals into the lesson by using activities to target the goals.
Mounted therapeutic horsemanship helps individuals by:
developing balance and core strength
increased focus
motor planning
problem solving skills
independence
self-confidence