THERAPEUTIC RIDING
Participants with a wide array of physical and cognitive disabilities are welcome to join this exceptional program. Therapeutic riding lessons are planned with the individual’s physical, social, educational, cognitive, and recreational goals in mind. An integrated team that includes a Professional Associated of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH Int.) - certified instructor and dedicated volunteers work with the rider to promote the success, the freedom, and the dignity that can be experienced through therapeutic horsemanship. It is our passion to expand our clients’ abilities and help them to reach their greatest levels of independence.
Benefits Include:
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Improvement in cognitive skills
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Improvement in social skills
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Improvement in behavioral skills
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Increased emotional well-being
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Reduction of sensory disorders
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Increased self-esteem
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​​Increased balance and motor control
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Increased coordination
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Increased focus and learning capacity
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Increased physical strength
Lessons are designed with the individual rider's goals and needs in mind. Classes are 30-60 minutes in length and clients attend once a week. All potential participants undergo a comprehensive intake process that involves completing registration forms, including a physician's release form and an evaluation. Horses and students are matched to complement the client's personality, ability, and developmental needs.
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Therapeutic Riding serves people with, but are not limited to:
Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Hearing and Vision Impairment, Learning Disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, and Speech Delay.
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Ground lessons are also available for individuals that cannot receive a physician's release to ride.
MOBILE MINI UNIT
Bringing the beauty of Miniature Horses to You!
Inspiration Ranch’s Mobile Mini Unit delivers the healing power of miniature horses—like our beloved Finn—directly to your location.
Whether you’re a hospital, school, nursing home, or community center, we make it easy and joyful to bring the benefits of equine therapy right to your doorstep.
On-Site Visits: Our trained miniature horses travel safely in a specially equipped trailer for scheduled visits.
Stress-Free Access: No need for transportation logistics or time off-site. We come to you!
Therapeutic Interactions: Just like at the ranch, participants experience:
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Dexterity and motor skill practice
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Hand-eye coordination activities
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Emotional connection and joy
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Socialization and communication boosts​
GROOMING WITH GRACE
Social, physical and emotional growth never ends!
Ages 65+
Ground Only Program
Covered Outdoor Arena
$30/class
Caregivers are welcome to attend with no additional fee!
Grooming with Grace is a heartwarming equine program designed especially for seniors ages 65 and up, offering a unique opportunity to grow socially, physically, and emotionally—because growth doesn’t stop with age! Held in a covered outdoor arena, this ground-only class invites participants to connect with intuitive, gentle horses in a safe, welcoming space.
For just $30 per class, seniors can experience the joy of grooming and leading horses, which helps improve posture, balance, and mobility. The program is particularly beneficial for those with memory-related diagnoses, as it can spark positive memories and emotional responses. Fresh air, sunshine, and meaningful interaction with these empathetic animals offer a powerful antidote to isolation, and caregivers are always welcome to attend at no additional cost.
Why it Works:
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Those with memory-related diagnoses can experience
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Getting out in the fresh air and sun benefits those who
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Horses are very intuitive and know what a person needs.
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Horses are ideal for anyone with a language barrier,
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Physical benefits include gentle exercise while grooming or leading the horses and increasing posture and balance.