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Equestrian Therapy

Programs that provide opportunities for individuals with any of a wide range of disabilities and others (e.g., victims of assault or abuse, people who have recently suffered a tragic loss, incarcerated offenders, at risk youth) to relate to, handle, groom and ride horses as a part of an experiential habilitation or therapy program in which the horse serves as a co-facilitator or co-therapist. Equestrian therapy provides an experience with horses that fosters growth, communication skills, self-esteem, self-awareness, healing and personal transformation. Clients learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then discussing feelings, behaviors and patterns. Therapy goals for different populations may differ, e.g., treatment for children with autism may focus on behavior modification and improvement.

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Animal Therapy

Thru: From the Ground Up Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.

Eligibility:
People with physical disabilities, autism, learning & developmental disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, and emotional or behavioral challenges.
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From the Ground Up Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.

1238 North Road
Tully, NY

Before the Last Call

Thru: Lone Oak Stables

Eligibility:
Active Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their families.
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Lone Oak Stables

2398 Norway Road
Kendall, NY

Hours:
By appointment.

Disability Information and Support Services

Thru: ARISE

Eligibility:
Call for information.
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ARISE

21 Lincoln Street
Auburn, NY

Heritage Christian Stables Program

Thru: Heritage Christian Services

Eligibility:
Riders must be over the age of four. Riders must meet the current horse weight restrictions (200 pounds for balanced riders). Riders have appropriate behavior to maintain safety.
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Heritage Christian Stables

1103 Salt Road
Webster, NY

Never Say Never Foundation

Thru: Never Say Never Foundation

Eligibility:
Participants with serious health issues and​/or other social​/emotional situations that are considered for eligibility can include but are not necessarily limited to the following: cancer, long term or chronic illness, Downs Syndrome, Autism, Asperger's, at-risk youth, Anxiety Disorder, depression, OCD, ADD​/ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Reactive Detachment Disorder, learning disabilities, documented social or emotional debilitation, life transitions​/family Issues, trauma, abuse, neglect and​/or life altering setbacks.
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Never Say Never Foundation

906 Maple Drive
Webster, NY

Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship

Language Access

Thru: Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship

Eligibility:
On site evaluation required.
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Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship

8321 Lake Street Road
Le Roy, NY

Hours:
Lesson hours: TU 3:00PM-8:00PM. W 4:00PM-7:00PM. TH 4:00PM-8:00PM. Array

Rise Up Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.

Language Access

Thru: Rise Up Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.

Eligibility:
A rider weight limit of 215 pounds has been established to preserve the health of our Equine Team Members. Riders will be weighed during their initial evaluation. For those who exceed this weight limit, but still wish to interact with horses, we offer Horsemanship​/Groundwork program in which the participants work with horses in a non-riding capacity.

Rise Up Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.

Hours:
Flexible Hours. Once accepted into the program, participants are assigned a time slot.

Therapeutic Rides

Thru: Lone Oak Stables

Eligibility:
Individuals with serious health issues and​/or other social​/emotional situations including but not limited to: cancer, long-term or chronic illness, Downs Syndrome, Autism, Asperger's, at-risk youth, Anxiety Disorder, depression, OCD, ADD​/ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Reactive Detachment Disorder, learning disabilities, documented social or emotional debilitation, life transitions​/family Issues, trauma, abuse, neglect and​/or life-altering setbacks.
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Lone Oak Stables

2398 Norway Road
Kendall, NY

Hours:
By appointment.

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