Riding Schools for the Disabled

Horseback riding can be very therapeutic. Horses are often used for individuals who suffer from physical and mental injuries, illnesses and disabilities. Riding helps the student to increase muscle strength as well as stimulating mental function and increasing confidence. Riding can also give the individual a sense of purpose and an enjoyable time during each lesson.

  1. Pegasus Riding For The Disabled

    • Pegasus Riding For The Disabled has more than 100 students and 100 volunteers that help with lessons and the horses. Volunteers receive complete training so that they are fully capable of maintaining rider safety during lessons. All coaches receive training from the Riding for the Disabled Association.

      Pegasus Farm

      119 Drake Brockman Drive,

      Holt ACT 2615

      Australia

      02-6254-9190

      pegasusact.com.au

    Bradley's Equine Assisted Therapeutic Riding Center

    • Bradley's Equine Assisted Therapeutic Riding Center, or BEAT Riding Center, provides lessons to individuals who are physically and mentally disabled and operates out of Horsin-A-Round Stables. The Center has three instructors, two of which are certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association or NARHA, and provides lessons to approximately 30 students each week.

      BEAT Riding Center, Inc.

      41919 NW Wilkesboro Road

      Banks, Oregon 97106

      United States

      503-324-3071

      beatriding.org

    Earnsdale Farm Riding School

    • Earnsdale Farm Riding School provides riding for individuals with disabilities and features facilities accessible for the disabled. Staff members and instructors are fully trained to assist during lessons for the disabled so that safety is always maintained.

      Earnsdale Farm Riding School,

      off Duddon Avenue

      Darwen

      Lancashire BB3 OLB

      United Kingdom

      01254-702647

      earnsdalefarm.com

    Clwyd Special Riding Centre

    • Clwyd Special Riding Centre provides lessons to over 200 disabled students each week. In addition to riding, the center also teaches carriage driving. The Riding Centre is a part of the Riding for the Disabled Association.

      Clwyd Special Riding Centre

      Llanfynydd

      Wrexham

      LL11 5HN

      United Kingdom

      01352-770446

      clwydspecialridingcentre.org.uk