>Recreation: Sports: Therapeutic Horseback Riding

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International

New Sign Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), is a membership organization that certifies and offers accreditation to therapeutic riding programs in the United States. 69,000 children and adults--including more than 6,700 veterans and active-duty military personnel--with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges find strength and independence through the power of the horse each year. In addition to therapeutic riding, their centers offer a number of therapeutic equine-related activities, including hippotherapy, equine-facilitated mental health, driving, interactive vaulting, competition, ground work and stable management. More recently, programs offer services in human growth and development to serve wide-ranging audiences for such educational purposes as leadership training, team building and other human capacity enhancement skills for the workplace and for daily use. Visitors may search for accredited programs by state on their website.

National

New Sign American Hippotherapy Association is a 501C3 Non-profit membership organization, which provides educational resources and continuing education courses for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language pathology professionals who incorporate equines, equine movement and the equine environment in treatment. The AHA Inc. believes that individuals in need of habilitation or rehabilitation are best served by skilled and licensed healthcare professionals. As such, AHA Inc. is unique in that we are the only organization in the United States whose focus in on educating licensed healthcare professionals on therapy services incorporating equines. Find a therapist near you.

State Listings

Arizona

Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to offering therapy through horseback riding to individuals with varying disabilities. So that each rider can realize the benefits of therapeutic riding, the TROT staff evaluates each rider, sets individual goals, and documents progress after each session. For more information, call (520) 749-2360 or e-mail trot@horseweb.com.

California

Equi-Ed, Inc., a therapeutic riding program in Santa Rosa, California provides an individualized equestrian experience that facilitates academic, personal, social and physical growth for students with and without special needs. They are an accredited center of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). For more information, call (707) 5-HORSES (546-7737).

Illinois

Special Trinity Riders Involved in Developing Equestrian Skills (STRIDES), serving Will, Grundy and South Cook counties in Illinois, is a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with developmental disabilities. In addition to riding lessons they also host an annual ride-a-thon in which horse enthusiasts of all abilities can gather together. For more information, call (815) 485-6197.

New York

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Therapeutic Horseback Riding is a non-profit group based in New York State that promotes the therapeutic effect that horseback riding can have. The page provides information on the organization, their history, facility, and case studies about success that they have achieved. You can request further information about their program directly through their site.

Oklahoma

New Sign American Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) provides opportunities for people with varying ability levels and physical disabilities to challenge themselves physically and emotionally by setting goals to improve quality of life through equine facilitated therapy. Founded in 2007 by Kenneth and Vickie Burkett, The American Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and a PATH Center Member (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship). 395 N 177th W Ave, Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-246-9450

Wisconsin

New Sign LifeStriders is a 501(c)3, tax exempt, non-profit organization founded and organized to serve special needs individuals, their families, and caregivers. Life Striders integrative health therapies and social services incorporate Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and other therapeutic methods and modalities, to address the special needs of each individual client, family and caregiver. Sessions focus on early integrative interventions and on building on our clients unique strengths in order to help them meet their individual challenges, and maximize their human potential. They charge a very minimal fee for our services, and rely mostly on generous donations and scholarship funding to make all the little miracles possible. S11 W29667 Summit Ave. Waukesha, WI 53188, ​Phone: 262.565.6124, Fax: 866.404.3105.

New Sign Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization offering adaptive horseback riding and occupational therapy incorporating hippotherapy services to children (age 2 1/2 to 18) with special needs in Northeastern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our mission: Improving the lives of children with special needs through equine facilitated activities: providing individualized care to maximize the childs potential. ​​​For more information on Hippotherapy or adaptive horseback riding lessons or how you can help Midwest Therapeutic Riding Program, please contact them! They always welcome the opportunity to present and give tours to your club or organization to better familiarize you with MTRP and the benefits of Hippotherapy and adaptive horseback riding. Barn Address: 1451 172nd Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 282, Somers, WI 53171. Phone: 262.859.2240.

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