Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Ironwood Springs will be offering therapeutic horseback riding through a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicap Association) certified instructor.  This program is designed for people with physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities.   

Dates and Times of Sessions
Therapeutic Horseback Riding will be offered in September 2009 and October 2009.  Because our program is new, we will be offering therapeutic riding sessions based on the availability of the participants and volunteers.  We ask that participants give us a few days of the week and times that work in their schedule...Ironwood will then find volunteers with the same availability to assist in the sessions.

Cost
Individual Sessions (4 sessions) $140.00
Group Sessions (4 sessions)  $120.00
**Ironwood Therapeutic Riding Instructor may require participant to be in Individual Sessions**

Length of Sessions
Participants and families should allow for 1 hour sessions.  The riding time of each session will be about 30 minutes long.  The riding time may be reduced in order to adequately fit the needs of the participant (ex-if participant is too sore to ride for 30 minutes).  Group riding sessions will allow for more time before and after the session for mounting and dismounting.  Prearranged time for grooming the horses will be available.  Time to discuss goals for next session will be included as well.

Orientation
An orientation prior to the start of the first session is required for both participants and volunteers.  During this time we will..
-Go over paperwork required to participate in the program
-Tour the facility (go over boundaries and rules)
-Meet some of the horses
-Discuss what tack and equipment will fit the participant's needs
-Discuss long and short term goals

Participant Requirements
-Need approval from a medical professional
-Must be 180# or less
-Under 2 years of age may not meet NARHA standards to ride (this will be on a case by case basis)

Forms
Participant Forms
Participant's Application
Participant's Consent for Release of Information **Ironwood will send a form to the participant's medical professional listed.  Every participant will need a Physician's Medical Report and Statement before allowed to participate in the program.**

Volunteer Forms
Volunteer Registration

Contact us at 507-533-9933 or courtney@ironwoodsprings.com


To learn more about the North American Riding for the Handicap Association (NARHA) CLICK HERE

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