HorsePower Classes

Welcome to HorsePower!  We would love to have you explore our program offerings.  We are now running year-round sessions. (evening sessions are available only during the summer session).

Rider’s eligibility is determined by a HorsePower screening and more information from you. Safety is our prime concern; so many factors go into the screening process. All forms (see the forms page on this website) need to be filled out prior to screening. All students must have a physician’s signature prior to riding. Additionally, those students seeing a physical and/or occupational therapist must have their forms completed by the appropriate professional(s). All forms are completed annually.

There are some conditions that may be a contraindication for riding.  This does not mean a rider cannot ride, but rather it means the individual with this condition must be assessed thoroughly.

Cost per lesson is $90 for Hippotherapy, $60 for Therapeutic Riding, and $40 for Ground Work Only.  Riders ride once each week, so an 8 week session would be 8 lessons, 10 week 10 lessons.  We have just begun building a scholarship fund, so some assistance is available, based on financial need of all applicants in the pool.

Feel free to call or email with any questions!  All contact information is on the “Contact Us” page on this website.

We offer 3 traditional therapies at this time, listed below.

See our webpage KONOMI for our new mentoring program, and Equine Facilitated Mental Health is new in 2012 – webpage coming soon.

Hippotherapy – Licensed Occupational or Physical Therapists use the various rhythms and propulsions of the therapy horses’ natural three-dimensional movement to enhance therapy or rehabilitation goals for clients.  Clients can be stimulated with a variety of riding positions, far beyond the traditional forward facing sitting position of standard horsemanship.  Sessions are a one-on-one Therapist-to-Client ratio, with at least two or more additional volunteers and/or staff to aid the therapist.

Therapeutic Riding – Therapy goals are established by staff for each riding client.  Lessons are designed to achieve these therapy goals while clients experience personal growth exercising skills riding a horse—usually with leaders and sidewalkers.  Goals may include physical, emotional, or cognitive progression.  Each of these targeted needs demonstrate growth during the sessions as clients bond with their horses.

Ground Work – Although physical limitations may keep some clients from riding, they still can participate at HorsePower.  The act of grooming and bonding with a horse can provide physical, emotional and cognitive stimulation.  These clients are supervised and led through activities by staff and volunteers.

Year after year, we hear the comment, “My loved one has never experienced such growth in any other therapy”.  We are blessed.