Using horseback riding and horsemanship, the Hooves on the Horizon program provides therapy and recreation opportunities to children and youth who have a diverse range of physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities.  Experiences with a horse can positively affect a person's life.  Horseback riding can improve a rider's strength, balance, postural control, muscle tone, coordination and motor skills.  While riding, one can also make gains in sensory processing, confidence, and emotional well-being, as well as communication, cognitive development and ability to focus, among other things.

 

Lesson are taught in a private or small group format, by a teacher who is trained in North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) methods. 

Our facilities include an indoor arena so lessons can continue all during the year.

For more information about therapeutic riding, visit the NARHA website at www.narha.org. 

 

                                                               As our program is just getting started, we have only a

few pictures of therapy sessions. So, included in our

slideshow are some pictures of children having fun

during a Ranch Experience day, since we do some of

the same activities on those days. Click on the  

 slideshow link below to see some pictures of our

"horsing around".