Programs

Our programs offer participants the opportunity to focus on their abilities, and the results are life-changing. Our services are open to any person with special needs who can benefit from therapeutic horsemanship. Lessons are individually designed to meet each participant’s particular need and ability and are consistent with predetermined goals that are established in partnership with parents, caregivers, physicians, and other therapists.

Students are enrolled at Hearts on an annual basis. Hearts provides 44 weeks of riding per year. Tuition fees for 44 weekly lessons are pro-rated across the 12 months of the year. Tuition adjustments may be available.

Potential participants must be a minimum of four years old. All riders will be assessed initially and placed in the appropriate class based on their abilities.

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 activities and therapies for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being of people with a wide range of special needs.

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.