The Shane Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship

Therapeutic horseback riding: our flagship program uses The medically-acknowledged benefits of riding a horse and provides a fun approach to improving The physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being of our participants. Riding a horse helps take our clients beyond The confines of their disabilities. Students use their abilities to learn The actual skills involved in riding a horse. All classes are taught by certified Therapeutic riding instructors. Horsin' around: designed for independent riders with special needs, as well as typical beginner and intermediate youth and adults. Lessons focus on learning natural Horsemanship methods both on The ground and in The saddle. Classes emphasize learning to ride and focus on enabling students to be well rounded equestrians.stablemates: is a volunteer program for people ages 9 and up who want to learn how to help care for The Shane Center's horses and facilities.