Equine Assisted Services
Equine Assisted Services are beneficial to all ages of participants with special physical, cognitive, sensory, learning, social and/or emotional needs. Therapeutic riding lessons are taught by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Certified Instructors in a safe, natural outdoor setting providing appropriate sensory input and a healthy environment.
The FALL 7-WEEK SESSION runs September 2 through October 17. Registrations closed August 1. To be added to our email list for future sessions, complete the Participant Application. Required annual paperwork for all participants include 2025 Participant Application and Physician’s Release.
Ready to Apply?
Paperwork + session payment must be submitted prior to participation.
Submit the 2025 Participant Application and the Physician Form. These forms MUST BE SUBMITTED ANNUALLY prior to participation.
Tuition for Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding and Occupational Therapy is due prior to each session.
Rhythms of Grace does not manage direct insurance billing and does not receive any reimbursements directly from insurance companies.
Our Programs
Goals are developed and skills are taught to carry over into the daily lives of participants. Equine Assisted Services are offered by Rhythms of Grace professionals who partner with horses to help people via horsemanship, learning and therapy. We offer three different programs through our Equine Assisted Services.
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Therapeutic riding builds strength and confidence. Riders develop independence, empathy, safety, decision-making and a variety of cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills that impact their daily lives through customized lesson plans. It’s beneficial to individuals and groups with a variety of special needs, conditions, diagnosis and/or disabilities.
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Equine-assisted psychotherapy, trauma informed care and learning are offered by licensed therapists and credentialed equine professionals. In addition to care through therapy, participants learn general equine knowledge, horse behavior, communication, empathy and other social skills by interacting with horses from the ground. The horse helps teach relationship and connection skills such as trust, respect, honesty and communication.
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Licensed therapists use equines to support counseling, occupational and physical therapy, speech-language pathology and psychotherapy. Specific therapies, treatments or interventions may incorporate horse movement or the horse’s environment to address medical, cognitive, or behavioral health conditions as part of the individualized plan of care.
