Equine activities can develop self-awareness, build self-confidence, and improve concentration and self-discipline. Horses give a disabled person a feeling of freedom and independence. When seated on a horse, the rider is gently and rhythmically moved in a manner that is similar to human walking.
The Riding Institute for Disabled Equestrians is a private, nonprofit organization designed to provide equine assisted activities through therapeutic programs to developmentally and physically disabled children and adults and offers equine-facilitated mental health activities. RIDE is a member of Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. (PATH Intl.)
Our vision for RIDE is to maintain the steady growth of the program and continue to adapt to the changing needs of our clients.
RIDE has been in operation since 1993. Our community agency partnerships are well-established and strong. Most significant are our partnerships with Veterans/Nursing homes and Garfield School District RE2. We serve Rifle Veteran's Home by having hands-on brushing, walking horses, and riding sessions, both in the arena and down the trail. We organized outdoor get-togethers with E. Dene Moore and picnics for all the family members. Our on-going partnership with the Garfield school system has built great support for our instructors teaching students of all ages who are considered vulnerable or at-risk due to physical or mental disability or trauma.
Organization name
Riding Institute for Disabled Equestrians
other names
RIDE
1993
Tax id (EIN)
84-1163848
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
2804 County Rd 250Garfield County, CO, US