Therapeutic Riding with the Equicizer and Equipony
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Helping Those With Challenges & DisabilitiesThe Equicizer and Equipony offer many fun alternative ways of conducting therapeutic exercises for children and adults with disabilities. Our horses are currently being used in private homes, therapy centers, rehabilitation facilities, youth outreach, hippotherapy, recreational & therapeutic horseback riding programs. The Equicizer and Equipony have been an aid in helping improve the lives of those with physical, mental and emotional challenges.
The Equicizer and Equipony are warm and friendly in appearance though built incredibly strong. Exercises beyond the typical horseback riding positions can be applied with stretching, strengthening and balancing in a safe controlled manner. Riders can increase their strength, stability, flexibility, balance, confidence and over all well being.
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Those using the Equicizer and Equipony include:
| * Arthritis | * Amputation | * Autism |
| * Cerebral Palsy | * Down Syndrome | * Educational & Training |
| * Emotional | * Fibromyalgia | * Head Trauma |
| * Learning disabilities | * Multiple Sclerosis | * Muscular Dystrophy |
| * Paralysis | * Spinal cord injury | * Stroke Recovery |
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Written Reports Using The Equicizer & Equipony
Below are names and contact information of those that use the Equicizer or Equipony in their program. They are offering their qualifications and years of experience to help you understand how the Equicizer or Equipony can help you.
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This group is for therapists, instructors and families that use the Equicizer & Equipony for therapeutic riding purposes.
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Therapeutic horseback riding is used widely across the world and has been benefiting people with disabilities of all types. The Equicizer and Equipony are helping bridge the gap that can better prepare people when using the real horse for therapy, or in some cases, when the real horse may not be a possibility for them. Learn more about these organizations listed below by clicking on their names to visit their web sites.
ALABAMA
The Marianna Greene Henry Special Equestrian Program (MGHSE)
Talladega, AL 35160
Phone: 256-761-3364
Email: mgheques@mgharena.com
http://www.mgharena.com/
ALASKA
The Rainbow Connection Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program
Anchorage, AK 99524
Contact Annie Mabry
Phone: 907-566-TROT (8768)
Email: ride@therainbowconnection.org
http://www.therainbowconnection.org
ARIZONA
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT)
Phone: 520-749-2360
Email: trotarizona@aol.com
http://www.trotarizona.org
ARKANSAS
Hearts & Hooves
Sherwood, AR 72120
Email: info@heartsandhooves.com
http://www.heartsandhooves.com
CALIFORNIA
Ride and Shine Therapeutic Riding
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Contact Sarah Henjum
Phone: 530-676-1920
Email: Info@rideandshine.net
http://www.rideandshine.net
Camp Camelot
Clayton, California 94517
Phone: 510-862-0960
Email: campcamelotinfo@yahoo.com
http://www.campcamelot.net/index.html
AT Ranch Equestrian Center
Lathrop, CA 95330
Phone: 209-481-1103
Carousel Ranch
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
Phone: 661-268-8010
Email: Dtomey2777@aol.com
http://www.carouselranch.org
EquiEd
Santa Rosa Junior College Disability Resources Department
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Contact: Maxine Freitas
Email: equiedinc@aol.com
Happy Trails Riding Academy
Their Equicizer was purchased by a grant from “Starbucks”.
Visalia, CA 93279
Email: Leslie.Gardner@yahoo.com
http://www.wearehappytrails.com
The ARK – Meridian Physical Therapy
Assisted Riding Club
Vacaville, CA 95688
Contact: Cathy Kleinhenz, P. T.
Email: meridianpt@hughes.net
http://www.mymeridianpt.com
Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center
Orinda, CA 94563
Email: xenride@aol.com
http://www.xenophontrc.org
San Diego State University
School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
San Diego, CA 92182
Email: jthurman@projects.sdsu.edu
http://www.rohm.sdsu.edu/dept/ens/ens_web/home.htm
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento
Saddle Pals Program
Orange Vail, CA 95662
Contact: Tanya Hartle
Email: thartle@ucpsacto.org
http://www.ucpsacto.org/saddle.htm
COLORADO
Medicine Horse Center
Mancos, CO 81328
Contact: Lynne Howarth
Email: info@medicinehorsecenter.org
http://www.medicinehorsecenter.org
CONNECTICUT
Ray of Light Farm, Inc
East Haddam, CT 06423
Phone: 860-873-1895
http://www.rayoflightfarm.org
DELAWARE
SummerWinds Stables
A program dedicated to troubled youths, equine rescue and education
Hartley, DE 19953
Phone: 302-492-8038
http://www.summerwindsstables.com
FLORIDA
Marion Therapeutic Riding Association
Ocala, FL 34483-0488
Phone: 352-732-7300
Email: mtraocala@juno.com
http://www.mtraocala.org/
Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy
Bradenton, Florida
Phone: 941-746-1493
http://www.smartriders.org
HERD Program
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: 352-242-1375
Email: bgperry@earthlink.net
http://www.christyconk.com/herd.aspx
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services
Tampa, FL
Contact: Evelyn Mack
Phone: 813-972-2000 ext. 6678
http://www.tampa.va.gov/services/pmrs.asp
GEORGIA
Chastain Horse Park
Atlanta, GA
Contact: Mandy Branton
Phone: 404-252-4244 ext 27
Email: mbranton@chastainhorsepark.org
http://www.chastainhorsepark.org
IDAHO
Ride For Joy
Eagle, ID 83616
PH# 208-861-0879
Email: info@rideforjoy.org
http://www.rideforjoy.org
ILLINOIS
Equine Dreams.
Sandwich, IL 60548
Email: ride@equinedreams.org
http://www.equinedreams.org/
Winning Wheels
Prophetstown, IL
Phone: 815-537-5168
Email: Kbelzer@aheinc.biz
http://www.winningwheels.com
INDIANA
Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc
Cicero, IN 46034
Contact: Cheryl Miller
Email: cmiller@agaperiding.org
http://www.agaperiding.org
Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc
Jasper, IN 47542
Phone: 812-695-4050
Email: freedomreins@fullnet.com
http://www.freedomreinscenter.org
KENTUCKY
Frazier Rehabilitation Center of Louisville KY
Specializing in sports medicine
Central Kentucky Riding For Hope
Located in Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY
Phone: 859-231-7066
Email: Denise@ckrh.org
http://www.ckrh.org
HoofPrints in the Sand
Reed, KY 42451
Contact: Mary or Alice
Phone: 270-827-5830
Email: Askaggs42451@yahoo.com
LOUISIANA
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
Sulphur, LA 70663
Contact: Paula Kounce
Phone: 337-527-4347
Email: pkoonce@wcch.com
http://www.wcch.com/
MARYLAND
Circle of Hope
Located at Pleasant View Farm
Barnseville, MD 20838
Contact: Leslie Shear
Email: CHTRINC@aol.com
http://www.chtr.org
MINNESOTA
Straight Valley Ranch
Rollingstone, MN 55969
Contact: Susan or James Kronebusch
Email: stvalley@hbci.com
MISSOURI
Barton County Learning Center
The Equicizer was purchased for them by a
private donation from a parent involved in the center.
Lamar, MO 64759
Phone: 417-682-9930
Phelps County Community Partnership
1101 Hauck Drive
Rolla, MO 65401
Contact: Jean Darnell
Email: jean@thepccp.org
http://www.thepccp.org
Rose of Sharon Equestrian School
Glen Arm, Maryland
Phone: 410-592-2562
Email: Roses@iximd.com
MISSOURI
Jamestown New Horizons
St Louis, MO
Phone: 314-741-5816
E-mail: jnhgoneriding@charter.net
http://www.jnh-goneriding.org/overview.html
MONTANA
Eagle Mount – Great Falls
Bozeman, MT
PH# 406-454-1449
Email: eaglemount@eaglemount.org
http://www.eaglemount.org
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Kingswood
East Kingston, NH 03827
Contact: Karen Cuneo
Phone: 603-642-6115
Email: Kcuneo@nogelt.com
NEW JERSEY
Spirit Filled Riders
Long Valley, NJ
The Christopher Reeve Foundation presented a grant for their Equicizer
Program Director, Millie Pott.
Phone: 908-876-5855
Email: dpott333@earthlink.net
Matheny Medical and Educational Center
Peapack, NJ 07977
Contact: Linda Sylvia
Phone: 908-234-0011 ext. 1226
Email: Lsylvia@matheny.org
http://www.matheny.org
NEW YORK
Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center.
Warwick, NY
Phone: 845-986-6686
Email: info@winslow.org
http://www.winslow.org
SUNY Cobleskill Animal Science Department - Equine Studies
Cobleskill, NY, SUNY Cobleskill purchased an Equicizer and an Equipony for use in two courses of its Equine Studies program
Contact Ray or Patty Whelihan.
Phone: 518-255-5695
Email: Whelihrd@cobleskill.edu
Kids In Shape Physical Therapy
Brooklyn, New
Contact: Andreas Kallenos.
Phone: 718-435-6906
Center for Discovery
Purchased for them bye F.O.E. # 544
Harris, NY
http://www.thecenterfordiscovery.org
Miles End Equine Assisted Learning Center, Inc.
Millbrook, NY 12545
Contact: Diane Montague
http://www.milesend.org
The Root Farm
Vernon Center NY 13478
Contact: Alice Root
Phone: 315-829-2129
http://www.therootfarm.org
Saddle Rock Ranch
Family Residence and Essential Enterprises, Inc
Old Bethpage, NY 11804-1314
Contact: saddlerocktp@optonline.net
http://www.saddlerockstables.com
NORTH CAROLINA
Magical Moments TRC
Old Fort, NC 28762
Contact: Jane Davis
Phone: 828-442-5839
Email: magicalmomentstherapy@yahoo.com
Shining Hope Farms TRC
Mount Holly, NC 28120
Contact: Milinda Kirkpatrick
Phone: 704-827-3788
Email: shininghopefarms@bellsouth.net
http://www.shininghopefarms.org
OHIO
Change through Chance
Wooster, OH 44691
Contact: Carlye Cebul
http://www.changethroughchance.org
Fisher-Titus Medical Center Pediatric Therapy
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
Email: jhill@ftmc.org
http://www.ftmc.com/content.aspx?PID=43
Kelly Bowers & Lexi James
NARHA Certified Instructors
Cincinnati, OH
Email: Kellie_bowers@hotmail.com or
Squeaks0427@aol.com
Hopewell
Mesopotamia, OH 44439
Phone: 440-693-4074
Email: cwashington@hopewell.cc
http://www.hopewell.cc
Riders Unlimited
Fremont, OH 43420
Phone: 419-332-6900
http://www.ridersunlimited.org
Willow Ridge Therapeutic Riding
Plain City, OH 43064
Email: willowridge@ohio.net
PENNSYLVANIA
The Pocono Equestrian Center
Scranton, PA
Phone: 570-348-9795
Email: BPeffer@poconoequestrian.org
http://www.poconoequestrian.org/
Somerset Therapeutic Association for Riders
Somerset, PA
They received a grant from The Ronald McDonald House
Charities for their Equicizer.
Phone: 814-445-4909
http://www.sta4r.org/
RHODE ISLAND
Angels On Horseback TRC
Richmond, RI 02892
Email: loveamorgan@aol.com
http://www.angelsonhorsebackri.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
Hitchcock Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services
Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: 803-648-8344 or toll free 800-207-6924
Heather Raynack, Director of Rehabilitative Services
Email: HRaynack@hitchcockhealthcare.org
http://hitchcockhealthcare.org/index.html
Star Riding and Driving
Aiken, SC
Phone: 803 652-3231
Email: freckles06@earthlink.net
http://www.starriding.org
TENNESSEE
Saddle Up! Therapeutic Recreational Horseback Riding
Franklin, TN
Phone: 615-794-1150
Email: cscutt@saddleupnashville.org
http://www.saddleupnashville.org/
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding - STAR
Lenoir City, TN 37772
Phone: 865-988-4711
Email: star@rideatstar.org
http://www.rideatstar.org
TEXAS
Flying Free Equitherapy, Inc.
Galveston, TX
Phone: 832-221-9066
Email: admin@flyingfree.org
http://www.flyingfree.org/
WALK ON! Therapeutic Riding Center
Willow Wood Ranch, Celina, TX
Phone: 972-347-9616
Email: info@therapyriding.com
http://www.therapyriding.com
Sonrisas Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
San Angelo, TX
Phone: 325-949-4837
Email: Sonrisas@wcc.net
http://www.sanangelo.com/page.php?kei=103
Campfire Creek Therapeutic Riding Center
Waxahachie, TX
Phone: 972-937-7265
Email: oliver@ectisp.net
Grace Lake Ministries
Anna, TX
Contact: Holly Robinson
Email: gracelake@dfwair.net
http://www.gracelakeministries.org
Heart of Texas Therapeutic Riding Center
West, TX
Phone: 254- 829-0674
Email: CurtnShirl@aol.com
http://www.hottrc.org
Runnin WJ Ranch
Texarkana, TX
Contact: Sam Clem
Phone: 903-838-3223
Email: sam@runninwjranch.org
http://www.runninwjranch.org
The Woodlands United Methodist Church
The Woodlands, TX
Contact: Debbie Glass
Phone: 281-297-5923
http://twumc.org
VIRGINIA
Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation
Leesburg, VA,
Phone: 703-771-2689
Email: ltrfinfo@ltrf.org
http://ltrf.org/
DreamCatchers
Located at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center
Toano, VA 23168
Phone: 757-566-1775
Email: info@dreamcatcherswilliamsburg.org
http://www.dreamcatcherswilliamsburg.org
Golden Dreams Therapeutic Riding
Located at Baileywyck Farms
Middleburg, VA 20117
Phone: 540-687-5800
Email: Sue_Bell@goldendreamsriding.com
http://www.goldendreamsriding.com/wp/
Richmond Hill Therapy Center
Glen Allen, VA
Contact: Cindy Richards
Email: Cindy@RichmondHopeTherapy.com
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hunter, Holmes, McGuire Affairs Medical Center
Hampton, VA 23667
WASHINGTON
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center.
Woodinville, WA
Phone: 425-882-1554
Email: littlebit@littlebit.org
http://www.littlebit.org
WEST VIRGINIA
Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center
Wheeling, WV
http://www.wv.easterseals.com
WISCONSIN
Helping Hands Healing Hooves
Cedarburg, WI 53012
Phone: 414-371-9187
Email: Linda@LDMsupport.com
http://www.helpinghandshealinghooves.org/
WYOMING
Reach 4 A Star Riding Academy
Casper, WY
Phone: 307-472-7827
Email: reach4astar@vcn.com
http://www.reach4astar.org/
CHAPS Equine Assisted Therapy
Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: 307-673-6161
Email: chaps@fiberpipe.net
http://www.chapsequineassistedtherapy.org
Other Countries
BERMUDA
Bermuda Riding for the Disabled
Wind Reach Recreational Village
Wawick Bermuda
Phone: 441-238-7433
Email: brd@ibi.bm
http://www.windreachbermuda.com/
CANADA
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association
Powell River BC
Phone: 604-485-0177
Email: prtra@shawbiz.ca
http://www.prtherapeuticriding.com/
PRDA (Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities)
Langley BC
PH: 604-530-8717
Email: executivedirector@prda.ca
http://www.prda.ca/
Victoria Riding for the Disabled
Victoria BC
Phone: 250-479-1988
Email: suecolgate1@shaw.ca
GREAT BRITAIN
Wyvern School
Dorchester Road
Dorset England
Email: Spering@wyvern.dorset.sch.uk
West of England School
Exeter EX2 6HA
Email: Kayan@westofengland.ac.uk