Therapeutic
Horseback Riding

Therapeutic horseback riding allows participants to learn basic horseback riding skills in a safe, structured and supportive environment. During each 30-minute riding lesson, participants are paired with an instructor, two trained volunteers, and a horse to suit their individual needs.

Therapeutic horseback riding is a recreational activity that can contribute to a participant's physical, social and emotional well-being. Pony Power prioritizes rider safety and each person’s unique learning style and pace by offering one-on-one instruction. We pair each rider with a horse or pony suitable for their size and needs. All of our horses have been selected for this work based on their temperament, size and quality of movement.

Age: 2.5 years through adulthood

Lesson duration: 30 minutes

Semesters offered: Summer (July-Aug), Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-Feb) and Spring (Mar-June)

Potential benefits: Life skills such as self-regulation, and riding skills that may include use of reins and other aids while maintaining a centered position on the horse. Participants also experience emotional benefits from riding, such as feelings of self-confidence, independence and accomplishment.

Fees:
Summer & Winter Semesters: $510 for 6 lessons Siblings: $390 for 6 lessons

Fall & Spring Semesters: $1020 for 12 lessons Siblings: $780 for 12 lessons

Additional form required: Physician Statement Form

“I'm constantly raving about Pony Power: how amazing it is, how beneficial it is...There are amazing people who work here. It feels like family.”

— Renata, participant parent

Spring 2025 Schedule

Spring Semester Starts: March 9

Spring Breaks: Apr 13-20, May 25-29

Summer Registration Opens for afternoon individual lessons: April 25

Spring Semester Ends: Jun 12

Summer Semester Starts: July 7

A horse's movement is rhythmic, repetitive, responsive and mirrors the human gait.

By maintaining an upright position on a horse's back, riders strengthen and develop muscles in their trunk, neck and legs. Riders are also provided proprioceptive, vestibular and sensory input, helping them to coordinate movements, integrate both sides of their body simultaneously and gain a greater sense of body awareness.

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