THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Xenophon offers therapeutic riding to children 5 to 18 years of age, with any diagnosed disability.

Therapeutic riding uses the multidimensional movement of the horse to positively affect physical, psychological, and behavioral functioning. Basic horsemanship skills are also integrated with specific therapy goals.

Each student’s 30 minute lesson is customized to meet their individual needs, taking into account physical, emotional, and mental strengths and limitations. Our instructors collaborate with parents, teachers, and therapists to develop individualized goals for each student. Reassessments are performed every 7 weeks.

During a lesson, the instructor works with the student using the horse to improve flexibility, balance, posture, and muscle strength. The instructor also incorporates different activities and games to teach riding skills and sportsmanship. Cognitive function and speech development are also facilitated through these activities. The interaction with the instructor, volunteers, and other students help the rider learn important lessons about socialization and communication. The bond and partnership that develops between horse and rider promotes self-esteem and self-confidence. The positive lessons learned in riding sessions transfers into many other aspects of the rider’s life.

All of our therapeutic riding instructors are trained and certified through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH)

Enrollment

To add your child to the wait list for our therapeutic riding program:

1. Download and fill out the Initial Intake Form

2. Mail the completed form to: Xenophon, Program Director, P.O. Box 16, Orinda, CA 94563

Once we receive your completed application packet, the student’s name will be entered onto our wait list.

Pricing

Therapeutic Riding Assessment Fee = $70.00
30 minute Therapeutic Riding Lesson Fee = $70.00

Lessons are paid for in session blocks. Scholarships are available if needed; for more information please contact the Program Director.

Schedule

Each session block is 6-8 weeks long with lessons scheduled on Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. We require 24 hours notice if you will not be present at your lesson.