Medicine Horse Center

Therapeutic Riding

At Medicine Horse, we believe in the possibilities of every individual. Therapeutic riding can benefit riders in many ways, including: improved muscle tone, improved motor development, balance skills, social skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

Supervised riding or groundwork activities specifically designed to provide opportunities for the challenged rider to accomplish physical, emotional, social or cognitive goals.

We offer individual and group sessions for clients who have a variety of physical or developmental limitations, including:

Autism
Brain Injuries
Down's Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Stroke

Students can be referred by a healthcare professional, educator, or family member/caregiver. No prior horseback riding experience is required. Riders must wear appropriate clothing (long pants and closed-toe shoes). All riders must wear a safety helmet when participating in programs.

All riders must complete the forms below prior to their first class. Rider fees are $40 per class or $160 for each 4-week session. Partial scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance. Please call 970-533-7403 if you need forms mailed to you.

*For the safety of our horses, there is a client weight restriction of 180 lbs.*

Forms

Participant Application (280kb)
Scholarship Application (142kb)

These forms are in PDF format and require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Should you need forms mailed to you, please call 970-533-7403.