Since all lessons are currently either private or limited to family groups,
start dates are flexible based on your schedule.
Therapeutic riding uses equine-assisted activities for the purpose of contributing positively to cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people with disabilities.
Lessons are tailored to the individual goals of each student and designed to complement a student’s IEP and therapy plans. A typical lesson includes grooming and tacking a horse, warm up and stretching exercises, learning or reviewing a riding skill/concept, a game or activity on horseback, and cool down exercises.
All lessons are taught by an instructor certified with PATH International and/or CHA. Lutheranch is a PATH Member Center.
Download What to Expect at the Barn to read our new COVID-19 related procedures to help reduce your risk during your visit.
The first step for new therapeutic riders is to sign for a one-time rider assessment ($50). During the assessment, our program director will evaluate the rider’s physical and developmental needs, abilities and goals, and review barn rules, policies and procedures. An Occupational or Physical Therapist may join the assessment as needed. Depending on the rider’s needs and how the assessment progresses, the student may or may not ride a horse during the assessment, but students should come dressed and prepared to ride in long pants and close toedshoes. After the assessment, Lutheranch staff will contact you to schedule your weekly therapeutic riding lessons.
New riders click here to schedule and pay for a new rider assessment »
