HOW TO ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM

All persons 3 years old and older with a physical, medical, emotional or cognitive disability may enroll in our program. 

Please, read our specific eligibility requirements for students of FFE.

If you are interested in enrolling, you must complete our information packet that includes student information, Doctor’s release, and more information on equine assisted therapy. 

There are some contraindications that will warrant a participant ineligible for equine assisted therapy.

Some Benefits of Therapeutic Riding

 Horseback riding for the disabled is recognized as one of the more progressive forms of therapy. The ability to control a horse as well as one's own body inspires self-confidence, responsibility and teamwork. Best of all, it is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, which creates a special relationship between rider and horse and promotes personal challenges.  

• From the beginning, riders learn balance, coordination, and self-assurance while receiving therapeutic muscle stimulation.
• As a result of carefully planned lessons: poise, posture, strength and flexibility improve.
• A strong sense of responsibility develops as the rider learns to take part in the care of the horses and equipment.
• Lessons can be focused towards obtaining life skills
• Tremendous educational benefits. Students tend to learn faster and easier on the back of a horse.
• Advanced equestrian skills, teamwork, and cooperation are learned as the rider becomes independent on horseback.
• Classes, horse shows, and events encourage confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of accomplishment as new levels of expertise and new goals are met.

For more information on therapeutic riding visit our therapeutic riding page or NARHA.