Equestrian therapy for people with developmental disabilities.

HorseAbility offers a variety of Equine Assisted Services for therapy, recreation, sport, education and/or wellness. Qualified instructors develop lesson plans that may involve riding, driving, or ground-based activities (e.g., grooming, handling, leading, observing). Through these activities participants can attain individualized horsemanship skills, and allow for the natural benefits of working with horses. No formal diagnosis is required for participation in our riding programs. HorseAbility’s lessons are open to all riders of any ability aged 3-adult.

Provides professional horseback riding lessons for all skill levels and age groups. Offers therapeutic riding lessons, training for the Special Olympics along with equestrian activities for children, summer horse and pony clubs. Volunteer opportunities for students (12 and up) and adults are available.

* Provides a therapeutic riding (TR) program in which individuals with physical, emotional, mental, or social challenges interact with horses both on the ground and in the saddle.

* Provides a variety of horse related services including: Therapeutic Riding. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Equine Assisted Learning. Special Olympics. Common Ground Natural Horsemanship. Services for Veterans and Military Members. Traditional Riding Lessons.

* Manages a farm with horses, goats, chickens, ducks, and a rabbit where people can walk for exercise or see the animals.
* Host a monthly Lecture Series from April to November.
* Hosts a Parkinson's Support Group.

* Offers weekly riding programs seasonally and by appointment to children with special needs.

Helps people with special needs develop strength, confidence, and increased self esteem. Offers private 30 minute sessions, as well as group sessions.

Provides equestrian-related activities that offer therapeutic benefits for children and adults with various disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trisomy 21, anxiety, and others.

Provides a therapeutic horseback riding program to help benefit those with disabilities by stretching the mind and muscles. Teaches horseback riding to students who are physically, mentally, or emotionally challenged and those who are visually or hearing impaired.

Provides participants with the opportunity to ride horses while improving their posture,balance,mobility, and function. Benefits may also include improved muscle tone, cognition, coordination, and motor development.

Offers individual, family and group therapy. Groups focus on the following issues: Grief, trauma, abuse, eating disorders, substance abuse, addiction and codependency. At-risk youth, women's empowerment and veterans and their families are among these groups. EAP affords clients the opportunity to gain knowledge about their negative behaviors while providing them with an emotionally safe environment for them to develop positive alternatives.

ADRC’s Equine Therapy Program runs one outing per month. They take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A bus leaves and returns to AERC headquarters. Participants travelling directly to Blossom Hollow Farm should plan to arrive by 10 a.m. Casual dress, “outdoor” shoes, and a change of clothing are recommended, as some activities take place in the farm’s stables. A boxed lunch is served.

* Provides therapy using horses to help people of all ages and abilities with their goals and needs.

* Helps people with different challenges by letting them ride horses.

Provides an environment of support which allows individuals with emotional, physical and social disabilities to expand their boundaries.

Equestrian therapy for veterans.

Offers riders the opportunity for personal growth and development through therapeutic riding and horsemanship. Structured, one hour, off-horse field trips are available for groups of up to 10 participants. Volunteer opportunities available.

* Offers non-therapy equine services including: Adaptive equestrian sport. Therapeutic riding.

* Provides programs to individuals with disabilities with the goal of creating more opportunities, supporting independent decision making, pursuing recreational activities, and becoming a part of the community. Services include: Peer Advocacy Benefits Advisement Education and Housing Advocacy Architectural Consultations and Access Advocacy Recreational Access Consultations Disability Awareness Community Programs and Presentations Community Habilitation Employment Personal Care Bank Freedom Recreation and Freedom Riders Smoking Cessation classes

This program serves children and adults who suffer from physical and cognitive challenges including Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, brain injuries, visual impairments, and also benefits those with learning, language, cognitive or sensory impairments.

Therapeutic and recreational horseback riding. A physical therapist is available for those needing physical assistance. Competitions are available to participants with disabilities.