Therapeutic Riding

The Soaring Spirit Therapeutic Equestrian Center offers an innovative
therapeutic riding program for children and adults with
physical, developmental, emotional, and learning challenges. We serve individuals with many different challenges including (but not limited to): riding

  • Autism
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Syndrome
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Attachment Disorder
  • ADHD
  • At Risk Youth
  • Visual Impairments
  • Brain Injuries
  • Depression

Instruction is individualized to meet the needs of each student.  All lessons are taught with safety as a priority by qualified and experienced instructors.  Motivated by the enjoyment of riding, students with emotional, learning and physical challenges increase their concentration, patience and self-control.

Benefits of Therapeutic Riding:

  • Sensory integration
  • Balance
  • Muscle Control
  • Strength
  • Coordination
  • Social skills
  • Communication
  • Self esteem
  • Concentration
  • Self-control
  • Confidence
  • Patience
  • Empathy
  • Respect for self and others