Anticipation, trepidation, exhilaration, exultation -
Lesson day comes, and the student mounts up -it's a long way up there and a long look down.
But with the help of a gentle four-legged friend and the quiet encouragement from an instructor
or volunteer, the student winds up the lesson with the feeling of accomplishment.

A job well done, a task mastered, a feeling of control.
These are some of the many benefits of horseback riding-
whether in the context of therapy or not. Riding students
face a variety of challenges and the seemingly simple act of
meeting challenges while on horseback translates to the promise of success in meeting life's challenges.