Therapeutic Riding/Driving
Therapeutic riding/driving instructors design and implement individualized programs which are determined by each rider's need. All instructors are specially trained and certified through North American Riding for the Handicapped, Assoc. (NARHA). NARHA is a nationally known organization which promotes safe, professional, ethical and therapeutic equine activities through education, communication, standards & research for people with and without disabilities.
Riding/driving skills are taught so riders/drivers may enjoy horsebackriding/driving as a recreation. Through carefully prepared activities, riders/drivers learn to stop and start, turn or walk over obstacles. They also move through various changes of speed when appropriate. Some riders/drivers participate in grooming an tacking their own horse. Activities unclude games that assist in balance, motor planning, spatial awareness and sensory integration.
If you are interested in our Therapeutic Riding/driving Program, feel free to download the application and return it to us at the following address:
PO Box 71005, Phoenix, Arizona 85050
All applications will be reviewed for possible participation. Once application has been recieved, a tour of the facility will be scheduled. If there is availability, an intake assessment will be scheduled for completion. All riders must have the attached physicians statement indicating there are no contraindications for participating in an equine program.
Download Rider/Driver Application /Poliices and Procedures
RiderApplication.pdf [191.00 Kb 5/19/2008]
WelcomeHH.pdf [97.00 Kb 7/15/2007]
Military Equine Riding for Health
We are committed to serving our special needs communities- children, adults, seniors. and our military veterans. As riders with special needs, they all benefit from Horses Helps trained staff, horses and special facilities. We adapt each program to the goals and motivations, learning styles and life experiences of the client groups and unique individuals we serve. A combat veteran brings to his or her riding a different view piont and skill set than a youngster discovering life's possibilities.
Any veteren wishing to participate in this program, simply fill out the rider file below.
WarriorsRidingPacket.pdf [241.00 Kb 5/29/2008]
We welcome all veterans wishing to volunteer in this program. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Robin Miller at robin.m@horseshelp.org for more information on available times.
All sponsors wishing to financially support our veteran riders with program or scholarship funding, simply click on our donate tabs and designate this program. If you wish to discuss your donation, please contact our executive director, Gregg Goodman at gregg.g@horseshelp.org.
Questions specific to this program direct to:
Program Coordinators
Lisa Pewe: lisa.p@horseshelp.org
Barbara Beard: barbara.b@horseshelp.org