Welcome To Our Program Offerings!
Our programs are set up in five eight-week sessions. Riders’ eligibility is determined by a HorsePower assessment and a doctor’s permission form. All forms (see Resources page) need to be filled out prior to the assessment. All participants must have a physician’s signature prior to riding. Additionally, those participants seeing a physical and/or occupational therapist must have their forms completed by the appropriate professional(s). Forms are completed annually, though some may be less often with physician’s consent. Please note that there are some conditions that may be a contraindication for riding. This may not mean a rider cannot ride, but it does mean that the individual with this condition must be assessed thoroughly.
Hippotherapy
The term Hippotherapy refers to how a licensed therapist, OT, PT or SLP, incorporates the movement of the horse into a client’s treatment plan. The therapist skillfully utilizes the horse’s movement in conjunction with client positioning and activities on and off the horse to challenge and engage the client’s sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive systems achieving functional change. Individuals aged two through adulthood benefit from the treatment strategy of hippotherapy, which addresses skill areas that may include balance, coordination, communication, attention, sensory integration skills, and more. This uniquely powerful strategy promotes increased independence and success in daily life.
What can be difficult to fully capture in words is the profound, life changing impact HorsePower has had on our family.
Therapeutic Riding
Goals are established by staff for each therapeutic riding client. Lessons are designed to achieve these goals as clients experience personal growth while riding a horse – usually with leaders and sidewalkers. Goals may include physical, emotional, or cognitive progression. Each of these targeted needs demonstrate growth during the sessions as clients bond with their horses.
Ground Work
Although physical limitations may keep some clients from riding, they can still participate at HorsePower. The act of grooming and bonding with a horse can provide physical, emotional, and cognitive stimulation. These clients are supervised and led through activities by staff and volunteers.
At HorsePower we are able to offer a trifecta of benefits that provide incentive to come ride with us.
These benefits include:
- Competent, Friendly Instructors
- Safe, Reliable Lesson Horses
- Competitive Pricing
Group Groundwork Sessions
Horse Care Academy is a fun, hands-on program designed for individuals who want to learn about horses from the ground up. Participants explore horsemanship skills, horse behavior, grooming, tacking, feeding, daily care, and barn safety through interactive, ground-based activities. Each session also includes engaging games, educational lessons, and opportunities to build confidence, responsibility, and meaningful connections with horses. This program is perfect for those who enjoy being around horses, whether they are new to the equine world or looking to expand their knowledge, and does not require riding experience.
Hope Reins - Veterans' Program
HorsePower’s Veterans’ Retreats are non-mounted opportunities for former service members to learn about horses. Using a blend of animal psychology, natural horsemanship, and contemporary therapy curriculums these retreats offer a chance for participants to connect, grow, and learn from instructors and each other.
Driving Program
Therapeutic Driving provides individuals with the opportunity to experience the physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits of working with horses from the seat of cart. This program is an excellent option for participants who are unable to ride independently or who may benefit from an alternative to mounted activities. Guided by our therapeutic riding instructor, participants develop balance, coordination, communication, decision-making, and confidence while learning to safely drive and connect with a horse. Therapeutic Driving can be adapted to meet a wide variety of individual goals, making it an engaging and inclusive equine-assisted experience for participants of all abilities.
Cost For An Eight-Week Session
Lessons are held once a week for the entire eight-week session (Independent Riding schedule is based on frequency desired and instructor availability, does not follow 8-week session schedule). HorsePower’s scholarship fund is based on financial need. If a scholarship is needed, please be sure to fill out the scholarship form, along with the rest of the required forms listed on the Resources page to be considered for financial assistance.
Hippotherapy
$870
Therapeutic Riding
$600
Ground Work
$370
Independent Riding
$50
/LESSON
Scholarships & Funding Resources
At HorsePower, we believe financial circumstances should never prevent someone from accessing the life-changing benefits of equine-assisted services. Through the generosity of our donors, community partners, and grant funding, limited scholarships are available to help offset the cost of participation for qualifying individuals and families. We are committed to making our programs as accessible as possible and encourage anyone with financial concerns to contact us to discuss available funding resources.
Scholarships
2026 SESSIONS
Session Schedule
HorsePower offers 3 eight-week sessions and 2 seven-week sessions. During the school year, lessons are scheduled between 9am and 4pm. In the summer, evening lessons are offered in addition to daytime lessons.
Client paperwork for each session is due prior to the start date for that session. Paperwork will not be accepted after the registration deadline. Client paperwork is located on the Resources page.
New Year 2026
January 19 - March 6
Registration Due: December 18, 2025
Break Week: March 9 – 22
Spring 2026
March 23 - may 14
Registration Due: February 13
Break Week: May 18 – June 7
Summer 2026
June 8 - August 7
Registration Due: April 16
Closed: July 20-24 for Special Olympics
Special Olympics Break: July 15 – 19
Break Week: August 10 – 23
Fall 2026
August 24 - October 16
Registration Due: July 9
Make Up Week: October 19 – Nov 1
Winter 2026
November 2 - December 18
Registration Due: September 17
Make Up Week: NO MAKE UPS DUE TO HOLIDAYS
