Adaptive (Therapeutic) Riding Program

We offer goal-oriented adaptive (therapeutic) riding lessons for persons with physical, emotional, cognitive, or social challenges.  Lessons are taught by qualified instructors, including those holding PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) or CHA (Certified Horsemanship) certifications.  The instructors are assisted by qualified, experienced volunteers.

A few details about the lesson program...

• We focus on adaptive riding, riding skills, social interaction, and equine assisted activities. (Note: We do not offer therapist-led "Hippotherapy" at our center.)
• We offer several 8-week sessions throughout the year.
• Most participants ride weekly, although riding twice/week is also an option.
• Participants commit to an 8-week session. Participants can continue to ride in subsequent 8-week sessions if desired. In fact, some of our participants have been riding with us for 8-10 years!
• Lessons typically include only 2 participants (an incredibly low instructor/student ratio!).  Lessons are 45 minutes in length, including mounting/unmounting the horse.  Unmounted activities (grooming, interacting with the horse, tacking up) typically comprise 15 minutes; mounted activities comprise 30 minutes.
• Policies and protocols regarding the sessions are included on the Rider Forms/Cost page. Please make sure you carefully read these; registering indicates that you agree to them.
• The rider fee is $30/semi-private lesson (which is only 22% of the actual cost of $135/lesson). The remainder of the 'real' cost of the lessons is covered through donations, grants, and fundraising events. Additionally, our wonderful volunteers donate their time, efforts and skills (we could not run the program without them!).  We are incredibly grateful to all those who help make Ridin' High's program affordable to our participants/families.

To get started, follow these simple steps:

1. Download and print the Registration Packet, located at Rider Forms/Cost page.
2. Fill out and sign the forms (parent and physician).
3. Schedule a time to come to Ridin' High for a tour and informal assessment. This will help ensure that Ridin' High and your participant are a good fit.
4. The staff will help find a weekly lesson time that fits your schedule. To secure the space, you will need to pay for the 8-week session ($240/eight weeks).  We take checks, cash, and PayPal.
5. Enjoy the benefits of therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities!