Who Can Participate?
Any person age 4 or older with a physical, mental, developmental, or emotional disability is eligible to be evaluated for our program. Riders must provide a physician's statement and be approved by our Director, Instructor, and Therapist.
Riders must meet the following criteria in order to be considered appropriate for our program:
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Riders must be diagnosed with a physical, mental, or emotional disability as defined by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) which impairs their ability to take part in a regular riding program.
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Riders must be at least 4 years of age.
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Riders must weigh less than 200 lbs.
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Riders must behave in a manner that is not harmful to animals or volunteers.
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Riders must be able to and consent to wearing an ASTM approved helmet for the duration of the lesson.
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Riders must have a letter from a physician regarding any precautions or possible contraindications.
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Potential riders must be evaluated by a staff member and, if they have certain physical disabilities, by a licensed occupational or physical therapist.
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Riders with Down Syndrome must be age 4 or older, with proof of a Negative Cervical X-ray for Atlantoaxial Instability.
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Families must update all required rider forms annually.
