Welcome Students
Prospective riders are asked to visit a class and meet the program director before enrolling. Following this initial assessment, students are placed in a class of only five riders and our instructors develop activities to meet the needs of the individuals in that particular class. In class, core muscles of the rider are exercised and circulation is stimulated. Games encourage movement and socialization.
Hope on Horseback maintains a herd of 8-10 carefully selected and trained therapy horses. Many of our horses are still owned by others and loaned to us for service in our program, providing their strength, and sharing their calm, empathetic spirits with both our riders and volunteers.
Things to Know |
- All students must complete the necessary yearly forms, found below, before they may participate.
- Students are asked to attend a class and meet with the program director
- Clients must at least 6 years of age.
- All Hope on Horseback instructors are trained using the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Guidelines
- They must meet the demanding CE requirements and be recertified each year.
- They review the needs of each rider and develop class plans designed to address individual needs and challenges.
- Instructors are also involved in the training and care of the HOHB herd and supervise the development of volunteers
- Scholarships are also available for those who qualify.
For questions and further information on any of our programs please contact our Program Director, Kimberly Danylko at program@hopehorseback.org or 814-474-5276
