Therapy riders (typically from age 3 & up) attend on Monday evenings in segmented rides from spring to fall.

These children receive therapy on horseback from licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists who volunteer their time. Our therapists come from Rockingham Co. Schools & other sources.  Exceptional Children (EC) teachers & other educators from the Rockingham Co. School system also participate.  A special basic educational curriculum is presented to the children while they are in the riding ring on horseback.  Children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, developmental delays, autism, genetic/congenital birth defects & neurological disorders (such as tumors, stroke, & varied forms of paralysis or developmental delays) experience the joy of outdoor exercise, therapy, & friendships with as much support as is needed for them to accomplish goals such as learning to sit up, walk, or even talk. Some of our autistic children who aren’t talking at school are talking/saying words on horseback!

Schedule:
Mon night therapy rides are split into Five 4-week sessions that generally run from March or April through August.  Times will vary based on seasonal temperatures, parents/guardians will be notified of their child’s ride time for their 4-week session via e-mail or text.  Facebook will be your resource for possible cancelations due to weather conditions or other circumstances. (Even if you don’t have a Facebook account, it is a public page that you will be able to view)

Enrollment Process:
Parents/Guardians must attend a training class for the program each year/season. We hold one large annual meeting between Feb and March. (If available, we may be able to schedule mid-year trainings.) Classes will be announced here and on our Facebook page.  All riders (parents/guardians) must complete all required forms.  Click here to go to the riding forms page.

Please note: Children cannot be added to the schedule until forms are received.