Hippotherapy is the use of the horse’s movement for rehabilitation. Licensed Therapists properly position the patient on the horse, analyze the patient’s response and direct the horse’s movement to achieve specific patient treatment goals. Hippotherapy facilitates improved balance, posture, mobility, communication and behavior for patients of all ages and many disabilities.

Therapeutic riding is a unique combination of sport, therapy, recreation and education. Specially trained NARHA qualified instructors use their knowledge of disabilities to teach horsemanship skills to riders with varying ability levels. A typical therapeutic riding lesson involves safety on and around horses, warm up exercises, games and riding skills including equitation and obstacle. Increased balance, strength and self esteem are some of the benefits of this wonderful recreational activity.

Lessons or therapy are provided on a weekly basis in blocks of 18-20 lessons. All interested individuals are encouraged to complete an application. Services are provided on a sliding scale with scholarships available according to family financial need and availability of funds.

Heads Up! offers individual and group lessons. We strive to pair each rider with special needs with a peer rider. These lessons are offered mornings, afternoons, and evenings throughout the year, weather permitting.