Therapeutic Riding Lessons & Ground Work

At Brady, youth and children as young as four build confidence, connection, and new skills through meaningful partnerships with horses. We offer adaptive riding lessons, horsemanship instruction, and ground work activities for participants with physical, emotional, developmental, and social-emotional challenges.

Every lesson is tailored to the participant's individual strengths, goals, and needs.

Whether riding, grooming, leading a horse, or learning from the ground, participants develop confidence, communication skills, resilience, and trust while forming meaningful relationships with our horses, staff, volunteers, and peers. Families also become part of a supportive community and enjoy much-needed moments of connection and respite.

How Horses Help

The movement of a horse can improve balance, coordination, posture, muscle control, and body awareness. Time spent with horses also encourages focus, communication, emotional regulation, and social growth. Many families are amazed by the progress they see—not only in the arena, but at home and in everyday life.

Program Benefits

Physical

• Improved balance, coordination, and motor control

• Increased flexibility and range of motion

• Improved posture and body awareness

Cognitive & Educational

• Improved focus, problem-solving, and motor planning

• Enhanced hand-eye coordination and visual-spatial skills

• Development of communication and speech skills

Behavioral & Emotional

• Improved self-regulation and sensory integration

• Increased confidence and resilience

• Greater emotional awareness

Social & Relationship Skills

• Increased self-esteem and independence

• Healthy communication, trust, and respect

• Positive interactions with peers, volunteers, and staff

• A sense of belonging within a supportive community

For some participants, the skills and confidence they gain become a bridge to additional leadership, volunteer, and vocational opportunities within the Brady community.