Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center

Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center offers weekly riding lessons for children and teens. Riders take individual and group lessons, and each rider is assigned one instructor for the semester and a horse matched to the rider’s skill level and goals.

Programs

• Child And Teen Program — All riders must be a minimum of 4 years old. · Weekly riding lessons; 10 week Spring and Fall semesters; 6 week Winter and Summer semesters; weekly between semesters except break weeks and holidays
• Youth Community Partner Programs — Programs for children and youth struggling with mental health and behavioral issues. Works with FAPT case workers and Youth For Tomorrow.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• General schedule: Individual and group lessons Tuesday - Saturday.
• Facility hours: Tuesday - Saturday

About the provider

Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center was established in 1985. It strives to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities through participation in equine assisted activities. The center has PATH Intl. certified instructors and is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center. It also partners with organizations in the community, including FAPT, Youth For Tomorrow, and Fauquier High School Transitions Program.

By appointment only. Facility tours require an appointment. Individual and group lessons are scheduled Tuesday - Saturday. Minimum rider age is 4. Scholarships are available.

Last updated October 28, 2026.