In order to participate in therapeutic horsemanship as a client at Wings of Hope,
you must have a diagnosis, disability, or challenge diagnosed by a licensed medical healthcare professional.
All therapeutic horsemanship clients must complete the application process by:
- Submit the interest form and a signed medical statement by a licensed medical healthcare professional.
- Complete a meet & greet evaluation at Wings of Hope after all paperwork is received and prior to starting lessons.
- Commit to a weekly lesson on the same day and time each week.
Email programs@wingsofhopehorses.org for questions about the application, evaluation, or scheduling process.
Sessions are scheduled continuously September - May.
Optional modified Summer opportunities are available in June and July.
Are you interested in becoming a weekly therapeutic horsemanship client?
Thank you for your interest in our programs! At this time, we have very limited availability for new clients.
To be considered when a spot opens, please complete our online interest form. In addition, a licensed healthcare professional who currently provides care for the prospective client must complete the medical form and return it to programs@wingsofhopehorse.org
Once we receive both forms, we will contact you with the next steps. If your preferred class time is full, your application will be placed on our waiting list. We will keep your information on file and reach out as soon as an opportunity becomes available.
Mounted Therapeutic Horsmanship ProgramHorse Back Riding
Therapeutic horseback riding is for individuals seeking the physical benefits and movement from the horse to improve gait, flexibility, balance, focus and
communication.
More about therapeutic horseback riding lessons:
Therapeutic riding is mounted horseback riding which is intended for any person with a special need or disability. Lessons are tailored to fit the needs of the individual by utilizing specially trained horses, instructors and volunteers.
Individuals focus on learning horsemanship skills while the Instructor incorporates their school and/or life goals into the lesson by using activities to target the goals.
Mounted therapeutic horsemanship helps individuals by:
developing balance and core strength
increased focus
motor planning
problem solving skills
independence
self-confidence
Ground Based Therapeutic Horsemanship ProgramGround based learning
Ground based horsemanship is offered for individuals seeking a combination of physical, social, or emotional benefits from the horse.
More about ground based lessons:
Through ground-based experiences, individuals address areas associated with the management of time, multi-tasking, atmosphere, social cues, conflict resolution, and more. The benefits of learning horsemanship demonstrate accomplishments that increase self-confidence through the human horse connection.
Ground based therapeutic horsemanship helps individuals by:
increase self-awareness
increase self-esteem
demonstrate empathy
setting boundaries
managing stress or anxiety
interpersonal communication
trust
accountability
problem-solving skills
teamwork
conflict resolution
leadership skills