Adaptive Riding

“[Adaptive] Therapeutic riding is an equine-assisted activity for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Therapeutic riding provides benefits in the areas of health, education, sport and recreation & leisure. ”
— PATH Intl.

OUR PROGRAM

Hilltop Horizons provides mounted and unmounted horsemanship activities that incorporate the educational, physical, social, and recreational goals of each individual student. These lessons may include grooming, tacking, riding, leading, and horse care activities.

Each lesson is conducted by a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor who follows the safety and education standards set forth by PATH Intl. Adaptive riding lessons are booked in 8-week increments that follow our program sessions (spring, summer, and fall) and require a free discovery session before enrolling.

Who we serve

Many individuals can benefit from adaptive riding lessons. Commonly served populations include those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, and Multiple Sclerosis - just to name a few.

BENEFITS OF Adaptive RIDING

Adaptive riding benefits individuals in a number of ways, including physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. While we are NOT therapists (our focus is on teaching horsemanship skills), horseback riding, and other horse-related activities, can naturally provide many benefits - some of which are listed below:

  • Improves balance, posture, and coordination

  • Passively stretches tight muscles

  • Strengthens core muscles necessary for walking

  • Engages riders cognitively through motor planning activities

  • Stimulates the vestibular, nervous, and circulatory systems

  • Incorporates diverse tactile integration opportunities

  • Many more...

investment

Group Adaptive Riding (2-3 Riders) - $40 per week, billed per 8-week session ($320* total)

1:1 Adaptive Riding - $50 per week, billed per 8-week session ($400* total)

*Scholarship funding can be requested to offset the cost by up to 75%