SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS

BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center serves students with emotional, mental, and physical challenges. 

Recreational Therapy:  Students of any age are invited to participate in: horticulture, music, leisure activity skills, fishing, and various other activities under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

Therapeutic Riding Program:  Students can begin our therapeutic riding program at five years of age. Depending on skill level, students will learn skills for independent horseback riding as well as enjoy fun activities while on horseback. Benefits include: improved strength and balance, increased self esteem, and improved cognition.

Therapeutic Carriage Driving Program: Anyone interested in an alternative riding may be interested in Therapeutic Driving.  The minimum requirements are over 5 feet tall or the ability to sit upright unassisted. Students will learn how to drive a single horse in a two-wheel and four-wheel vehicle in an arena and in a field obstacle course.

Able-Bodied Riding & Driving Programs:  BraveHearts offers English and Western riding lessons, as well as carriage driving lessons to individuals who hope to learn any one of these disciplines. Please contact BraveHearts if you are interested in taking lessons and would like to observe a lesson.

Student Registration Form (PDF)