We are dedicated to providing an avenue to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children, youth, and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding lessons and other equine activities.
The Center affords the riders opportunities for mainstream integration, normalization, and socialization through equine activities. Our students are challenged by professional instructors and trained volunteers to improve their physical health, social skills, and gain a sense of accomplishment and control.
We are committed to being an inspiration and an educational resource to the therapeutic profession - both regionally and nationally - by demonstrating that therapy can and should be both productive and fun.
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Services Offered
Therapeutic Riding at Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. Therapeutic riding is a dynamic way to improve balance, joint mobility, coordination, muscle tone and posture. It is extremely beneficial to children and adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, brain injuries, and other physical or mental impairments.
Equine Services for Heroes We at Queen of Hearts understand the importance of having volunteers with a military or law enforcement background to assist our riders. Special days and times are set aside specifically for our service members and veterans who enjoy being around the horses but don't necessarily want to be in the public eye. On these special days, our clients work with VA Certified Peer Support Specialists who have a better understanding of our clients' experiences and feelings are about his/her special needs because they have had similar experiences.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) consists of a treatment plan-based service with licensed mental health professionals and equine specialists who offer individuals, dyads or families seeking help for issues related to, but not limited to the following: anger management, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, grief & loss, relationship difficulties, communication skills, parenting, and impulse control.
Fees and Payment
Rate for 8-Week Therapeutic Riding Lessons is $400 Each riding session consists of eight (8) 45-minute lessons, scheduled once a week for eight (8) consecutive weeks. Queen of Hearts is able to offer a partial scholarship rate for a pledge of $400.00. Pledges for each session must be pre-paid prior to commencement of the sessions. Special payment arrangements may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Although we ask for a pledge of only $50 per lesson, due to the unique nature and staffing requirements of a therapeutic riding program, the actual value of each therapeutic riding lesson is $150 per hour per participant for a total of $1,200 per 8-week session. Therefore, QoH welcomes and encourages all participants to obtain supplemental/matching scholarships.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
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