Steps To Signing Up:
- If curious, read about the various benefits of horseback riding with a PATH certified instructor below
- Fill out this application and email it to orangeabilitycenter.info@gmail.com
- Decide which lesson type (listed below) would be best for you
Benefits
- Physical
- Improves physical fitness
- Improves balance
- Improves muscle control
- Improves muscle strength
- Improves coordination
- Improves fine motor skills
- Improves gross motor skills
- Improves posture
- Improves flexibility
- Positive sensory stimulation
- Psycological
- Improves self confidence
- Improves decision making skills
- Helps alleviate depression
- Helps alleviate anxiety
- Develops empathy
- Develops trust
- Develops respect
- Social
- Increased social interactions
- Fosters independence
- Encourages communication
- Improves social skills
- Teamwork skills
- Building Friendships
- Educational
- Improves planning skills
- Improves sequencing
- Improves motor planning
- Improves hand-eye coordination
- Improves patterning skills
- Improves concentration
Lesson Types
- Group Lessons
- 20 minutes on the ground
- 40 minutes riding
- 3 to 4 riders per lesson
- $30 per rider
- Semi-private Lessons
- 15 minutes on the ground
- 30 minutes riding
- 2 riders per lesson
- $30 per rider
- Private Lessons
- 10 minutes on the ground
- 25 minutes riding
- 1 rider per lesson
- $35 per lesson
Note that grants are available for qualifying individuals. Please inquire for details