Therapeutic & Adaptive Riding Programs

Our experienced, credentialed equine coaches work with riders facing a wide range of diagnoses and physical/cognitive needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum & Neurodivergent Needs
• Cerebral Palsy & Motor Skill Challenges
• Anxiety, Trauma & Emotional Regulation
• Developmental Delays & Low Muscle Tone
• Sensory Processing & Communication Goals

Therapeutic riding is a widely accepted, medically approved method focused on improving the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of individuals with diverse abilities.

Beyond structured riding lessons in our arena, riding provides independence from artificial mobility aids (such as wheelchairs or crutches), allowing riders to experience movement, recreation, and achievement across pastures, dirt tracks, and sensory farm trails.

• Physical Rehabilitation: Balance improvement, core muscle development, coordination enhancement, mobilization of stiff joints, and relaxation of spasticity.
• Cognitive & Mental Growth: Concentration development, visual-spatial awareness, sensory stimulation, and improved learning capacity.
• Emotional Well-being: Boosting self-esteem, building independence, reducing anxiety, and overall relaxation of the body and mind through the rhythmic movement of the horse.

• Grooming & Tack Prep (Groundwork): Riders build trust, fine motor skills, and sensory connection by brushing and saddling their assigned therapy pony.
• Safe Mounting: Using our accessible mounting ramp and trained volunteer support team.
• Mounted Riding Lesson: Arena exercises, trotting, steering, balance games, and trail rides tailored to physical ability.
• Cool Down & Gratitude: Feeding treats, un-tacking, and practicing verbal/non-verbal communication with their equine partner.