THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM
Interested? Next Steps.
All potential therapeutic riding clients must complete an application process.* Please click here to start the process.
Topfield offers sessions throughout the year including winter, spring, summer, and fall sessions.
Fees for lessons are as follows:
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Forty-five minute group lesson: $60
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Thirty minute private lesson: $60
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Forty-five minute private lesson: $75
* Please note that we can only provide therapeutic riding to those who meet our 200 pound weight limit. For those that do not meet this requirement, please consider our ground based programs.
Topfield's Therapeutic Riding program can benefit individuals working through various challenges. Examples of disabilities and disorders that therapeutic riding can help:
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Cerebral Palsy
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Autism
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Down Syndrome
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Anxiety
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Cognitive Disabilities
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Developmental Delays
While the physical benefits, such as motor coordination, balance and muscle tone, achieved from therapeutic riding are numerous, the emotional and social benefits are also far reaching. The therapeutic riding group session is specifically designed to provide opportunities for participants to practice cooperation, listening skills, language skills, patience, and empathy. Participants build independence, create long lasting friendships, and develop a sense of belonging and self-confidence through equine assisted and mounted activities.