Riding Lessons/TR Sessions
We can work with just about any kind of rider! Sessions are weekly, for either an hour or a half hour. Riders will learn to groom, saddle and ride to their ability. Our sessions are focused on physical and emotional development. Riders will perform activities during the session to utilize various muscle groups, stimulate learning, learn to ride and have FUN!
Safety is our number one priority, and our instructors are certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). We provide helmets or adaptive equipment.
What is a Typical Riding Session Like?
Riders will usually begin by grooming and saddling their horses with instruction or assistance as they are able. Riders will then proceed to the arena and mount. They are instructed on how to ride their horse safely and under the supervision of a NARHA instructor.
Usually in a half hour lesson there is about 20 minutes of ride time and about 40 – 45 minutes in a hour lesson. Riders are taught riding skills depending on their ability. Our primary goal is a safe and happy riding lesson.
What Type of Riding Do We Teach?
THH teaches basic riding skills using a variety of horses and equipment. Our instructors come from varying backgrounds, and each has a lot to offer our riders. We have both English and western saddles, but teach basic English seat and rein. Some riders have become advanced enough to begin jumping or beginning horse training or other disciplines. When riders become too advanced for our program, we will refer them to a competition barn with great pride!
Riders/Contraindications
Riders need not have a diagnosis in order to ride in our program. Therapeutic Riding can benefit just about anybody!
We strive to provide services to as wide a range of clients as possible, however there are certain individuals for whom therapeutic riding may not be an appropriate activity. Please see the rider signup package below for a list of medical conditions for which a physician's consent is required prior to providing services. Contact Dana with any questions regarding suitability.
To Cancel a Riding Session
Please call or text (808) 342-9036 or email dana@thhwaimanalo.org if it is 24 hours in advance. The staff and volunteers of THH greatly appreciate timely notice of cancellation and we will send a bill for no shows. Mahalo!
This set of forms contains all the information that THH needs in order to provide services to our clients. All applicable forms must be completed prior to the first lesson.
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This set of Policies for THH for participants, volunteers, the facility and our Equine.
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