Therapeutic Horsemanship
What is Therapeutic Horsemanship?
Interacting with horses, on the ground or on their backs, has a profoundly positive effect on the physical, emotional, and cognitive health of children and adults with diverse needs. Qualified instructors lead activities in riding, handling, leading and grooming in a safe and encouraging environment. Therapeutic Horsemanship is a non-therapy service that builds strength, coordination, balance, confidence, connection and purpose.
Therapeutic Horsemanship at StirrUp Purpose
StirrUp Purpose seeks to understand the needs of each individual and prepares a lesson plan that addresses those needs.
- Private and group lessons are available 6 days per week for adults and children 4 years or older.
- 1-hour lessons involve riding, ground work, games, skill building exercises and more.
- Lessons may involve volunteers to lead horses for students and/or sidewalkers to provide physical and emotional/cognitive support to the student.
Interested in Therapeutic Horsemanship?
- Fill out an application
- We will reach out regarding your application within 3-5 business days
- Schedule an orientation
- Read the Student Manual (below)
- Start your therapeutic horsemanship experience!