Our Programs
Who we serve
Persons with the following disabilities and more may benefit from Adaptive Riding:
- Learning Disabilities
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Behavior Disorders
- Autism
- Aspergers Syndrome
- Depression
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down’s Syndrome
- Blind
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Bi Polar
- Stroke Victims
- And many other physical and emotional disabilities.
Current Programs
Hoofprints on the Heart has a new home at the historic Hagemann Farm. We are very proud to be located at this historic landmark that dates to the early 1800's. Therapeutic riding lessons are offered six days a week on a varied schedule. Our lead instructor is Peggy James, one of the Hoofprints on the Heart founders. Peggy is NARHA certified and has had extensive experience teaching the disabled. Jenny Hindmarshwho recently earned her NARHA Certification is teaching several days each week. Katy Kempton who is also our caretaker teaches several days a week.
- Mounted Lessons- Students improve balance, achieve therapeutic goals and experience freedom of movement while gaining self-control and confidence.
- Equine Assisted Social Skills- Small groups or individualized equine experiences which enhance team building, coping mechanisms and build self esteem.
- Ground Lessons- Students learn responsibility and improve daily life skills through classroom lessons about horse care and stable maintenance.
- Summer Day Camp- Hands-on equine-based activities in a camp setting.
- Cart Driving- a unique equine experience, especially for those unable to mount a horse.
- Horses for Heroes- Helping our veterans heal through equine assisted therapy.
For more information about these programs, contact Peggy James.
Future Programs
- Expanded mounted & ground programs
- Hippotherapy- Physical or occupational therapy with a horse.
