The Healing Hoof is a Therapeutic Riding Center certified through North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). We teach children and adults with All Types of physical, mental and emotional disabilities to ride horses. Our instuctor is NARHA certified through Texas A&M. Every aspect of a student class is therapeutic, well thought out and individualized. We strive through on-going study and commitment to build confidence and skill in all of our students.

Therapeutic Horse Back Riding is the core of our program. It is a proven, very effective method of therapy for children and adults with special needs. The rhythmic movement of the horse naturally moves the body in a manner similar to the human gait, improving posture, balance and muscle control. Therapeutic riding also increases a student's self-esteem and self-confidence which they take back into his/her world. Therapeutic Riding patients tend to be the best motivated physical therapy patients because the work is fun! Improved physical strength, balance, mobility and coordination are accomplished through the physical act of riding a horse. Increased attention, concentration, learning, and verbal skills are inherent in learning the skills necessary to ride successfully. Therapeutic riding is fun and effective!

We promote trust, impulse control, self-confidence and relationship building through natural consequences of the horse. The relationship that occurs between a rider and their horse can help overcome a rider's debilitating fears. As a rider learns that they have control of a horse, they can begin to learn that they can take control of themselves.

It is our heartfelt intent to foster independence in our riders as well as to teach them to reach for higher goals!

The Healing Hoof also provides competitive sports riding classes. Students will have the opportunity to participate in "Local Horse Shows" and compete in the exciting "Equestrian Special Olympics."