The American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association recognize therapeutic horseback riding as an effective treatment for a wide variety of physical and mental conditions. The benefits of therapeutic riding are available to individuals with just about any disability. Research shows that people who participate in therapeutic riding can experience physical, emotional and mental rewards.

• Muscular Dystrophy,
• Cerebral Palsy
• Visual/Hearing Impairments,
• Down Syndrome
• Behavior Problems
• Mental Disabilities
• Autism
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Spina Bifida
• Emotional Disabilities,
• Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Learning Disabilities and
• CVA / Stroke

The Therapeutic Riding Program has been in operation since the summer of 1997. The program continues to operate during the warm weather months and serves many children and adults with disabilities. The I Believe In Me Ranch has four certified instructors with over 25 years of combined experience. Instructors are certified in either NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association), CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) or both.

Enrollment for the 10 week summer session begins April 15. Contact Jamie for an admission packet. This packet includes a rider’s registration, medical release, and rules and policies of the program.