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 SUMMER SESSION is underway. To explore enrollment for the fall 2025 session, complete the 2025 Participant Application and Submit the Physician’s Release. You may contact Info@RhythmsOfGraceEquine.org to inquire about next steps. You will be contacted to schedule an intake evaluation.
A Registration Form will be emailed to all Participant Applicants interested in scheduling for the fall session. All Forms and Full Payment must be received by our office no later than August 1, 2025 to be eligible to participate. Intake evaluations must also be completed by August 1, 2025 for new participants.
The 7-week fee is $455. Cash and checks for this amount must be received by August 1 to be eligible to participate. There will be no deductions or makeups for missed classes. Payments by Venmo, Credit/Debit Cards or ACH will be assessed a fee to cover the costs of these convenience payment options. A link will be provided with these payment options.
The FALL 7-WEEK SESSION begins September 2 and ends October 16.
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. The physician form may need to be printed out for your physician, then mailed or emailed to our office. Call 515-305-7361 with questions. These are annual forms. Participation will be prohibited without completion of these forms and receipt of full payment by Aug 1, 2025.
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.
