STEP up to help!

They need your help! This Therapeutic Equestrian Program has been here for 37 years, helping those with disabilities and trauma in the Capital Region. They are currently having trouble between staffing shortage, lack of volunteers, rising prices for the needs of the horses, and lack of funding. The wait list is long for those needing this program. Here are some of the programs they offer:

STEP from the GROUND -UP: a 4 week integrated program for ages 7 and up with and without special needs to explore the horse with a PATH instructor,Equine professional, and or Therapist for a Psychosocial educational, and sensory experience. Those who have suffered Trauma, PTSD, and social anxiety and or are training to volunteer or want to engage in Humane education with the horse will find risk taking in a safe environment that incorporates horse-care and husbandry with equine activities, grooming and leadership.This program sets the foundation for a lifelong bond with the horse as a teacher and friend and opens the door to future exploration and programs.

​STEP-UP COMMUNITY LESSONS: Throughout the STEP program year this 4 week integrated program is for those able bodied and with special needs who are working on Riding skill acquisition in a therapeutic and/or recreational experience with certified ,AHA, PATH and professional instructors.

​CLASSICAL HIPPOTHERAPY: ages 2 and up offered in 4 week blocks in 10 sessions throughout the STEP program year for those who need Equine movement and sensory experience in a therapeutic treatment to improve physical, emotional psychosocial and speech language development. Implemented by AHA/ PATH and NY state licensed PT/OT speech/language and Psychologists with other professionals.

​New program: PONY TALES!

A reading readiness and Equine sensory experience with your favorite horse or pony or mini beginning June ages 3 and up. Older children and teens will participate in HORSE TALES and engage in learning the skill and Art of writing for publication.All abilities in an integrated program.

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HEARTS HOOVES & HEALING: 4 WEEK PROGRAM for VETERANS and those who are working with or recovering from anxiety,MS, PTSD, Cancer and other life changing events.Lead professionals appropriate to participants needs assigned to partner with participant with finding that horse connection with the right equine.

​They do so much good for those with needs in our community and deserve our support. Thank you for helping to support such a worthy Program.

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