Services

What we offer
Beyond Balance offers therapeutic riding and related Equine assisted activities to people with special needs. We also educate the community and volunteers about how the horse can benefit people with special needs and the wellness of the community.

Mounted Activities:
Mounted activities are when the participant is on the horse. During the riding class the participant will learn how to prepare the horse to be ridden and learn riding skills while on top of the horse.

Ground Lessons:
Ground lessons are offered to participants whom riding might not be appropriate. Some reasons a participant might not be able to ride at first might be, behavioral, certain types of physical disabilities, physical restrictions, or fear. For this we teach horsemanship skills and promote bonding with the animal..

Community Outreach:
Beyond Balance strives to help and educate the community about therapeutic riding and the benefits. We will visit any groups or facilities that want to learn about therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities.


Testimonials

Beyond Balance is a safe place where disabilities become abilities, fear and frustration become joy and excitement, and anxiety becomes laughter. The program has allowed my daughter to build competence and confidence, both at Beyond Balance and in all aspects of her life. Susy, Missy and all of the volunteers are amazing people who have dedicated themselves to helping children enrich their lives. Their warm, non-judgmental attitude allows the children to be comfortable and express themselves. The trainers treat each child as an individual, building on their strengths, yet empathizing with their concerns. The horses are gentle, loving, and protective. My daughter has formed a close bond with the horse she usually rides. The horse has built her sense of trust, and given her hope and unconditional acceptance. It is amazing and powerful to see a child connect and collaborate with a large horse during the lessons. The program does teach children how to care for a horse and how to ride a horse. The trainers expect that children will learn a skill while attending the program and the children are excited to oblige. It is absolutely amazing to see my fifty-pound daughter riding a large animal with such control and ease. I highly recommend this program to anyone who has a child with a special need. It has consistently been a source of happiness for my daughter. This program has been a gift to our entire family. Rhoda Dompier mother of 6 yr old Alex