Participants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered appropriate for our program:

• Participants must be diagnosed with a physical, mental, or emotional disability which impairs their ability to take part in a regular riding program.

• Participants must be at least 4 years of age.

• Participants must weigh less than 200 lbs.

• Participants must behave in a manner that is not harmful to animals or volunteers.

• Participants must be able to and consent to wearing an ASTM approved helmet for the duration of the lesson.

• Participants must have a letter from a physician regarding any precautions or possible contraindications.

• Potential participants must be evaluated by a staff member and, if they have certain physical disabilities, by a licensed occupational or physical therapist.

• Participants with Down Syndrome must have proof of a Negative Cervical X-ray for Atlantoaxial Instability.

• Families must update all required participant forms annually.