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Brook Hill Farm rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes unwanted horses. Horses that cannot fully recover live in sanctuary at the farm. The farm runs a therapeutic riding program for people with physical and mental diverse needs. It also offers education programs that combine work with horses and academics.
Loudoun Therapeutic Riding has offered therapeutic riding since 1974, connecting people with physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges to the healing power of horses. Its Equine Services for Heroes program uses equine-assisted activities to support veterans, including those with PTSD or traumatic brain injury. The organization is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center and hosts PATH workshops and certifications for instructors. It also runs carriage driving and Horse Powered Learning Sessions.
Shayna Meadows is a counseling center and a place for personal growth and transformation. It offers traditional counseling as well as equine-assisted and nature based therapies. Individual, family and group therapy is provided for children and adults. Sessions use the herd of horses on a 50 acre farm in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Lynette Otto, a Licensed Professional Counselor with specific training in equine-assisted therapy, is part of the team.
Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center offers equine assisted activities for people with physical, educational, mental health and cognitive disabilities. Each student's lesson plan is customized to their individual needs. Adaptive riding is taught under the guidance of PATH Intl. certified riding instructors. The organisation was established in 1985 as a non-profit.
Spur'n Up Hope is a nonprofit that runs equine-assisted learning programs. Its work is ground-based, with horses serving as teachers for participants. The programs serve at-risk youth, individuals in recovery, and veterans. The aim is to build trust, confidence, resilience and life skills through guided work with horses.
The HEAL Foundation offers equine facilitated therapy for adults, adolescents and families, with a focus on military, veteran and first responder communities. Sessions are delivered by licensed mental health professionals working alongside certified equine specialists, using the EAGALA model. Services include individual, family, couples and group therapy, as well as unmounted, ground-based work with horses. The foundation also runs quarter- and half-day equine learning and team-building sessions. Sliding scale fees are offered based on financial circumstances.
The Barns at Blue Mountain offers equine-assisted services in a non-clinical setting. Its Adaptive/Therapeutic Horsemanship program serves people ages 6 and up with physical, emotional, or mental challenges, and combines riding with ground work. The organization also runs equine assisted learning programs for at-risk youth. The stated aim is to support personal growth, communication and well-being through hands-on work with horses.
Riverbend Equine Veterinary Services is an equine veterinary practice founded by Dr. Brooks Vardell. It offers performance medicine, acupuncture and veterinary medical manipulation for horses in Central Virginia. Services are delivered in coordination with the horse's primary care veterinarian, farrier and trainer. Appointments are required and the practice travels to the horse's location within a service area.
Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center is a non-profit, volunteer-run program in Powhatan, Virginia. It offers therapeutic horseback riding for veterans with special needs and disabilities, as well as first responders. Sessions are held with horses the centre has specially trained for this work, in an indoor arena and an outdoor riding ring. There is no cost to participants, and the programme is supported by donations.
Faith, Hope & Horses is a facility where adults and children explore horses through equine-assisted programs. Programs include both mounted and unmounted activities and lessons. Equine-assisted learning sessions, such as a reading and math program, are led by a certified practitioner. The equine programs are designed to support people through emotional challenges and personal growth.
Horses With Hearts offers therapeutic riding for children and adults with disabilities, such as brain trauma, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome and multiple sclerosis. Its riding program focuses on physical and emotional benefits through the learning of horsemanship skills. The organization also runs equine-assisted learning, a Horse Powered Reading program and a Mini-Hearts program that brings miniature horses to schools and senior living facilities. It provides financial assistance for eligible clients through an internal scholarship fund.
Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian Center offers equine-assisted services and therapies for individuals with special needs. Its programs include Therapeutic Horsemanship, Positive Youth Development, and Horses Empower Heroes. The center has served the Kingsport community since 1995 and reports serving over 300 students per year in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Volunteers take part in caring for the horses that the programs use.
Blue Horseshoe Farm offers riding lessons, trail rides and equine assisted services. Lessons cover horse care and grooming, safety, tacking up and riding skills in Western or English style, from beginner to advanced. Lessons can be one-on-one or in a group and are about an hour long. The farm also provides equine assisted services for people with special needs and for those who want to recharge from daily life. Lesson packages of 4 to 20 lessons are offered.
Natural Freedom Wellness Center offers nature-based and equine assisted learning to build skills for personal development and well-being. Its behavioral health services, offered individually and in groups, include equine assisted counseling delivered in partnership with Hopewell Health Centers. The center also runs relaxation programs and wellness workshops and retreats. Services are client driven and aim to support goals such as confidence, communication, and improved focus.
On Eagles' Wings is a therapeutic horsemanship centre in Fairmont, West Virginia. It offers therapeutic riding, hippotherapy and equine-assisted learning programmes. Its services are aimed at children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional and social disabilities. The programmes are run by PATH-certified riding instructors and therapists using the centre's own horses.
Blue Cedar Farm offers layup, rehabilitation and retirement services for horses in and around the Lexington, Virginia area. The farm is run by a certified vet technician and an equine massage therapist. Services listed on the site include equine massage, laser therapy and magnawave treatment. Visitors arriving with a truck and trailer are asked to contact the farm in advance.
vR Growth and Learning Center offers Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, in which horses act as interactive partners for emotional growth and change. Traditional talk therapy is also offered for children, adolescents and adults. Equine Assisted Growth and Learning programs help groups and teams build skills through work with horses. Corporate team building and retreats are also available.
Bridle Paths offers equine-assisted services for individuals and families. Its main offerings are adaptive horseback riding instruction, equine-assisted learning and equine-assisted psychotherapy. The programs use the organization's own herd and serve people with a range of physical, cognitive, psychological and emotional needs. A dedicated program also serves veterans, service members, first responders and their families. The facility is at Stone Horse Farm in Leesburg, Virginia.
Virginia Equine Rehabilitation & Performance Center is an equine sports medicine and rehabilitation center serving Northern Virginia and the surrounding area. It creates rehab and performance plans for horses, aiming for objective, research-based care. Services include acupuncture, a cold saltwater spa, dynamic stabilization, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, treadmill work and lameness evaluation. The practice is run by veterinarians Drs. Chad and Stephanie Davis, who have practiced equine sports medicine in the area for almost 15 years.
Breaking Free is a non-profit that uses horses to help people work through difficult life circumstances. Its programs serve local veterans, first responders, families and some at-risk teens. Sessions are mostly on the ground, with clients interacting with horses and then discussing and reflecting on the experience with a facilitator. A mental health specialist and a horse specialist design each session together.
Equine Connection Center is an educational equine sanctuary in Nokesville, Virginia, caring for rescue horses, donkeys and mules. Its programs are unmounted, focusing on relationship building through horse care and hands-on activities rather than riding. The center offers equine-assisted learning and therapy sessions led by an EAL facilitator, along with private tours of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is run by a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization alongside the center's educational programming.
Sprout Center is a facility in Aldie, Virginia that uses horses for therapy and riding programs. It offers adaptive riding with tailored riding skill instruction and adaptive carriage driving as an alternative to riding. Its Equine Supported Therapy combines clinical-based therapy with the movement of a horse to support physical improvement. The organization also runs equine supported learning and group programming for clients of all ages.
SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program is a non-profit organisation that works with horses for healing and life-skills programs. It offers Therapeutic Riding and Therapeutic Horsemanship, along with Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Beginner riding classes are also part of its schedule. The programs use horsemanship and equine-assisted activities to reach therapeutic goals and to teach communication, trust, and responsibility.
Horse 'N Soul is a riding academy near Washington, Pennsylvania. It offers riding lessons for children and adults from age 5 upward, in outdoor and indoor arenas. It also provides horse boarding, camps, clinics and horse shows. The academy lists equine-assisted therapy among its services.
