Programs

Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding is recreational horseback riding and horsemanship lessons adapted for each individual’s ability. Adaptive riding utilizes mounted and unmounted activities to provide a unique combination of physical and emotional benefits.

In addition to the quantitative outcomes achieved by adaptive riding, there are immeasurable social and emotional benefits. Horseback riding often improves a participant's quality of life by providing them with an opportunity to bond with their horse,instructor, side walkers, and peers.

Students are enrolled at Hearts on an annual basis. Hearts provides 45 weeks of riding per year. Tuition fees for 45 weekly lessons are pro-rated across the 12 months of the year.

Potential participants must be a minimum of six years old. All applicants will be evaluated for eligibility and potential contraindications to therapeutic riding.

For more information about how to apply, please call 805-364-5206 or email Kristen, [email protected].

Therapeutic Riding

Therapeutic riding is a discipline of equine-assisted services for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being of people with a wide range of disabilities.

Equine-Facilitated Learning/Psychotherapy (EFL/P)

Our EFL/P program promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional, and personal goals through the help of one or more equines.  Life skills that can be addressed in EFL/P include decision-making and problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, communicating and interpersonal skills, self-awareness, empathy, and coping with emotions and stress.

Equine Services for Heroes

Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center honors US Veterans by offering the Equine Services for Heroes Program. Equine Services for Heroes offers an opportunity to build camaraderie, be of service to fellow veterans and the community, and experience a challenging physical activity.

Summer Camp

Hearts Summer Camp Horse Experience offers a safe and integrated horse experience for children ages 6-10 with and without disabilities. Participants are grouped according to similarities of age, riding experience, and needs, to ensure that everyone has an unforgettable horse experience. Spaces are limited to 12 participants each session.