Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic Riding can improve cognitive, physical, emotional and social well being. The rhythmic motion of a horse can provide improved flexibility, balance and muscle strength. Therapeutic riding is based on the premise that learning to perform riding skills correctly offers therapeutic benefit- I.E, improved performance in activities of daily living.
Therapeutic Riding can also help with life skills such as: identifying and managing emotions, developing communication and relational skills, overcoming fears, and learning trust.
Our therapeutic riding program serves individuals with emotional, mental and physical disabilities.
Horses For Heroes
Starbrite offers a variety of options for Veterans, Service Members & First Responders in our community. If you are not sure what is the best fit for you, please contact us and our Veteran Director (who is a Veteran) can talk you through all of the options! This program is offered at no cost to the participant. Below is a brief listing of our current programming.
Grooming and groundwork (no riding)
Ground lessons can provide you with self-awareness, communication skills, building trust, social awareness, anxiety and stress reduction to name a few. You and your instructor will work together to meet your individual goals.
Volunteering
Interested in spending a few hours a week at the barn helping others? Volunteering can counteract the effects of stress and anxiety. Helping and working with others can have a profound effect on your overall psychological well-being. Nothing relieves stress better than a meaningful connection to another person or a horse.
Riding Sessions for Individuals/Group/Family
Riding horses can aid in emotion awareness, establishing trust, communication skills, increase sequence memory, balance and body awareness to name a few. If you have never ridden or are an accomplished rider you and your instructor will work together to meet your individual goals. Learn to rope, barrel race, trail ride or maybe join the mounted color guard team.
