Accessible Horse Sessions
FREE HORSE sessions for youth WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
What are Horse Sessions all about and are they right for me?
The Adaptive Horsemanship Program is one of the most popular services offered at Mandy’s Farm. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the program is proven to strengthen muscles, balance, and coordination. It also builds confidence, patience, and self-esteem. It is uniquely designed to build skills in horsemanship and develop a trusting relationship between horse and rider. These classes provide riders, of all experience levels, with the opportunity to learn principles of horse handling, animal care, and Western and/or English riding techniques.
What is it
Free Horse Sessions for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience the joy of riding and the beauty of the outdoors.
dates
April 11, April 12, April 18, April 19, April 25, April 26, May 16, May 18, May 23, May 25, May 30, and June 1
Times & Location
Various times on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Register
South Valley Albuquerque, New Mexico
Details
These sessions are for ages of 5–20 years of age. Parents or guardians are required to stay for the entire lesson. Lessons include 15 minutes of grooming and tacking your horses, 30 minutes of riding and then 15 minutes of untacking, grooming, and putting the horse away.
Program Funding Supporters:
The Con Alma Health Foundation and the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division
There is a fee for this program. However, this program has been funded at no cost through the Con Alma Health Foundation and the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division’s Outdoor Equity Fund for youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities to participate in the summer of 2024.
who is this for and what skills will you learn?
5 years or older. All abilities welcome. No experience required. Build confidence and practice boundaries. Build and maintain physical strength. Explore new social-emotional skills. Learn about animal safety and care.
Smile and experience the joy of riding and beauty of the outdoors.
Horsemanship Sessions have limited spots available for each date. Please check in regularly for the next set of dates. Registration is required to attend.
