Therapeutic Riding Program
The Therapeutic Riding Program utilizes communityvolunteers as side walkers and horse handlers to assist our Certified PATH Instructors in therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing moderate to severe physical or developmental disabilities.
The therapeutic goal is to improve cognitive, motor and physical functioning in daily pursuits along with promoting patience, trust, positive communication, self value, anger management, personal empowerment and stress management.
Hoofprints on the Heart has been serving people with disabilities since 2006 with amazing results. The bond between rider, horse, volunteers and Instructor is a collective effort toward the therapeutic goals of the rider. The result is success shared by all.
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If you are interested in enrolling into this program, we will need several forms completed including a physician’s release statement. We follow PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Standards.
Please download the attached forms and submit them to our office. Once received, our PATH certified instructors will contact you to schedule an Assessment Lesson to determine the best course of action for the participant.
If you have questions regarding this program before you wish to complete the required paperwork, please contact us at office@hoofprintsontheheart.com or call Hoofprints at (925) 449-9090.
Fees
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS (30 minutes)
Mon – Fri 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuition is $360.00 for 12 weeks
Riders work with the PATH Certified Instructor and 3 volunteers. Weekly goals are established to meet individual needs. A full report is provided to the rider, riders family or referring organization at the end of each session.
GROUP LESSONS (45 minutes)
Mon – Fri 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuition is $360.00 per individual for 12 weeks
For more independent riders we are able to offer group lessons. Weekly goals are established to meet the individual rider’s needs however as many as four individuals may work together.
