Therapeutic Riding Lessons
At Equi-Ed, our therapeutic riding lessons are designed to support individuals of all abilities, fostering physical strength, emotional resilience, and mental well-being.
Each rider gains confidence, balance, and a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them.
Our Riding Program Is Currently at Capacity
We’re experiencing a high volume of interest in our riding program, and our lesson program is currently at capacity.
We are accepting names for our waitlist and will reach out when an appropriate opening becomes available.
If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please email info@equied.org with your name, contact information, age of interested rider, and a little information about what you’re looking for. Or, you can complete the form below.
Interested in other ways to experience Equi-Ed?
We also offer a variety of programs and activities beyond riding lessons. We’d be happy to help you find an opportunity that may be a good fit!
Consider one of our Barn Academies
to stay engaged with Equi-Ed.
More info here:
2026 Sessions
Session One: January 12 - February 21 (6 weeks)
Session Two: March 9 - May 2 (8 week)
Session Three: May 18 - June 27 (6 weeks)
Session Four: July 13 - September 5 (8 weeks)
Session Five: September 21 - November 14 (8 weeks)
*Dates may be adjusted by staff to best support the program, horses, and participants.
2027 schedule, to be announced soon!
Lessons are currently offered:
Monday mornings,
Thursday afternoons
and Saturday mornings
Benefits of Therapeutic Riding
Increased Concentration, Patience, and Discipline:
Activities like grooming, identifying parts of tack, navigating an obstacle course, and learning dressage patterns offer opportunities for problem-solving, impulse control, and sequencing. These tasks promote focus and patience while encouraging discipline and strategic thinking.
Increased Balance, Muscle Control, and Strength:
Horseback riding gently and rhythmically mimics the natural human walking gait, providing the body with a sensation and mental image of walking. This movement engages both the upper and lower body, stimulating passive exercise that enhances cardiovascular, muscular, and respiratory strength.
Conditions that can benefit include:
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Cerebral Palsy
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Down Syndrome
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Emotional & Behavioral Disorders
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Intellectual Disabilities
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Learning Disabilities
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Physical Disabilities
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PTSD & Anxiety Disorders
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Sensory Processing Challenges
Improved Social Skills and Personal Relationships:
Horses, as social beings, naturally form bonds with humans without judgment. In this unique relationship, trust and communication are nurtured, fostering the development of social skills and deeper personal connections.
