Summer 2008 Registration
See Information Below!

Rider Enrollment Packet

To print out a complete packet of rider enrollment information and required forms, please click on the links below.

Winter 2008 Calendar
Spring 2008 Calendar
Summer 2008 Calendar

Registration Information Letter

Session Schedule and
Class Fees

Gaitway Riding Registration Form

Registration Form

Method of Payment Form

Scholarship Information Letter

Scholarship Application

Consent Form

Emergency Form

Forms to be completed by Physician:

Medical History

Physician's Authorization

Physician's Prescription

Our Programs...

Hippotherapy

Literally means "horse therapy" or "treatment with the help of the horse". This is a dynamic treatment approach that uses the movement of the horse based on principles of classic Hippotherapy - neuromotor function and sensory processing. This program uses the horse as the therapy tool and is designed for individuals with disabilities to increase balance and control of movement on and off the horse. Specially trained volunteers are used as the direct link along with the therapist or instructor's guidance to the client and the achievement of personal therapeutic goals using the movement of the horse.

Sports Riding Therapy

Clients focus on learning horseback riding skills with the assistance of trained volunteers who are used as the direct link between the instructor's guidance to a client and the achievement of therapeutic goals with the aid of a horse. Clients acquire the skills necessary to influence the pace and direction of the horse. Clients will work toward riding independently.

Independent Sports Riding

Clients increase their skills without the assistance of trained volunteers. They learn techniques that accomodate their disability so independent horse care and management can be mastered. Clients will work on advanced riding skills that help prepare them for competition, drill team maneuvers and increased horsemanship.

Equine Experiential Learning - "Bonding with Horses"

This is an equine facilitated psychotherapy program that provides an interactive approach for clients coping with behavioral and emotional issues. This approach to therapeutic riding focuses on clients interacting with horses in a variety of ways. Clients will learn more about horses in numerous activities such as catching, grooming, caring for horses, and studying horse behavior including ground and round-pen work.

Developmental Vaulting

Like ballet on horseback, the student performs gymnastic movements while on the horse improving balance and coordination; in addition, the importance of paying attention and following directions is learned.

Competition Team

Advanced riders learn about sportsmanship, teamwork, and the rules of showing. Competition in horse shows and ability awareness takes place locally, nationally, and internationally.

Riding Experiences

Organizations contract with Therapeutic Horsemanship to provide equine experiences in the community often at summer camps for individuals with disabilities.

Gaitway Riding Program Lessons

The Gaitway Riding Program offers horsemanship and riding lessons to individuals without disabilities. Lessons may include, but are not limited to saddling your horse, riding a quadrille pattern, jumping, riding Western or riding a dressage test. Riders of all levels are encouraged to enroll. Depending on your interests, TH can tailor a program suited to you.