Equine Assisted Therapy
Instructor(s): Shannon Lawson, Julie Rath, and Mary Helen Crowder. Classes are taught at Tall Cedars Farm, Inc. in Glen Allen. Ages 5 and up are welcome. Equine Assisted Therapy classes are offered to individuals with some physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities. Classes will be taught by PATH International Certified Instructors and will experience a wide range of benefits from increased flexibility and better balance to greater confidence and self esteem. All riders need to complete required paperwork and wear hard soled, closed toe shoes with 1/2 inch heel. Applicants will need to answer additional questions beyond standard registration form to determine eligibility and course placement. Some weight limitations due to safety of horse and participants. Space is limited - register early!
Group class schedule is listed below.
To sign up for these classes please click here to register: Hanover County Parks and Rec or call (804) 365-7150.
***If a private lesson is preferred, please call (804) 357-4231 or email shannon@gallopingacres.com. Private lessons are $208.00 for a 30 minute, 6 week course.
Fall Schedule for 2018
| DATE |
| September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 15, 22, 2018 Each Monday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm No class October 8, 2018 |
| TRAV (Therapeutic Riding of VA) Horse Show - October 20-21, 2018 |