SPECIAL SPIRIT
HORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAMS
RIDING LESSONS
ADAPTIVE RIDING LESSONS & WALK-TALK TRAIL RIDES
Adaptive Riding Lessons
With safety at the forefront, Special Spirit strives to promote the overall health and well-being of each adaptive and able-bodies participant.
Utilizing PATH and EAGALA protocols, activities and procedures, our team is committed to providing and ensuring the physical, emotional and mental benefits of Equine Assisted Services.
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Understanding the holistic benefits and connection of horseback riding, SSI certified riding instructors also teach individual and group horseback riding lessons for beginner and intermediate riders and foundational horsemanship training.
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Establishing a solid understanding of horse behavior, horse language, basic anatomy, tack, and grooming, our students are encouraged and provided the opportunity for a deeper horse/ human connection.
Each student is assessed and evaluated for their unique needs, goals and desires and individualized lesson plans are devised and revised to support these goals.
Walk and Talk Trail Ride
This is a 45 minute experience that encompasses emotional intelligence while also learning the basics of horsemanship and trail riding, Participants in the Walk and Talk program will learn how to safely mount and dismount the horse, appropriate grooming and handling techniques on the ground, and the basics of how to ride a horse safely in a trail setting.
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This is a unique way to learn horse care and riding while also working on social skills and community involvement. This program is designed to encourage participants to have meaningful discussion with one another and/or with our staff and trained volunteers.
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Each student is assessed and evaluated for their unique needs, goals and desires and individualized lesson plans are devised and revised to support these goals.
For more information and to schedule an evaluation, please contact us at (323)661-3090.
SCHEDULE YOUR LESSON TODAY
Scheduling is flexible according to client needs and team availability.
For more information and to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.
SINGLE RIDING LESSON $85.00
PACKAGE OF 4 LESSONS $300.00
"Donovan suffers from type 1 diabetes and autism spectrum disorder.
At first we were not sure if being around horses would be a good idea or if he would even enjoy it, but he proved us wrong. Since the first time he rode, he has had a smile of joy every time we come to the ranch.
Donovan has trouble using his hands for some tasks, walking properly, and social skills. In just a few months he is learning how to finally tie his shoes, use his hands for more tasks, and is walking better. Donovan does not like making eye-contact or having conversations with people, but when he's riding he will look at you and answer when he is being asked too. Donovan loves caring for the horses but his favorite thing is trotting on the horses! He's the happiest little boy when he knows we're going to the ranch to ride, especially on Pumpkin. Thanks to Miss Eva and Special Spirit's time, patience, and support we have gone one step further in changing Donovan's life."
- JACKIE, DONOVAN'S MOM