Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Therapeutic Horseback Riding is a program for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. It offers horseback riding for 30 minutes each week and includes physical, emotional, and psychological stimuli. The program is part of year-round specialized recreation programs for individuals with special needs.

Programs

• Therapeutic Horseback Riding — 30 minutes each week · Dedicated to helping people with physical and cognitive disabilities achieve their personal goals through horseback riding. The program offers physical, emotional and psychological stimuli.

At a glance

• General schedule: Year-round specialized recreation programs are provided for individuals with special needs.

About the provider

The therapeutic horseback riding program operates with financial support from Special People United to Ride (SPUR), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the Park System’s therapeutic riding efforts. Each year, over 100 volunteers assist with lessons and care of the horses. More than a dozen specially trained horses participate in the program, and SPUR has raised funds for therapy horses, special riding equipment, and training of instructors.

Volunteers assisting with the program are at least 14 years of age and have completed a volunteer training workshop. The program is for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Last updated October 20, 2026.