Adaptive Riding
Adaptive Riding, taught by a certified instructor, consists of weekly horseback riding lessons up to 60 minutes and are tailored to the needs of the student. Our adaptive riding instructors choose various teaching methods, tools, appropriately challenging lesson plans, games, and exercises to help riders achieve their objectives.
When riding a horse, the human body moves as if walking, and the motion provides a unique vehicle for therapeutic benefits. Students experience the many benefits horseback riding can offer. Including, but not limited to, increased confidence, social skills, communication, balance, posture, reflexes, strength, coordination, hand-eye skills, flexibility, endurance, focus, and academic skills. Our certified instructors use tools and props to make learning fun! The bonding between horse and rider is a special relationship.
Group lessons encourage the development of positive social skills and allow for growth in areas such as leadership. Some students learn stable management skills which promote the development of vocational skills. Students can learn tasks such as cleaning stalls, sweeping, tacking, feeding, and watering. Supervised grooming and care and organization of equipment are integral parts of this component.
Lessons are individually designed to achieve predetermined goals and are tailored to each rider’s specific needs and abilities. Our adaptive riding instructors choose various teaching methods, tools, appropriately challenging lesson plans, games, and exercises to help riders achieve their objectives. Detailed records of achievement are provided.
What is the frequency?
Lessons are typically one-hour long and occur weekly. A “session” is currently six weeks long, followed by a 2 week break.
What is the Cost?
The fee for adaptive riding is $60.00 per lesson. Tuition will be billed in full for each session prior to the start of a session. We will bill Nevada Accumen, FEAT, or other organizations if the student receives funding from one of these agencies. Scholarships applications are available upon request for those who can show a financial need.
How do I start?
If you or a loved one is interested in adaptive riding at Kids & Horses, please complete our Prospective Client Form. You may also email info@kidsandhorses.org or call 775-267-1775.
