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What are Equine-Assisted Services?
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Equine-assisted services (EAS) is a term used to refer to various services in which professionals incorporate horses and other equines to benefit people. Three areas of EAS have been identified: Therapy, Learning and Horsemanship. Tailored Rides is focused on the Horsemanship aspect of EAS. The motion of a horse can be very therapeutic. Riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. Therapeutic/adaptive horsemanship contributes to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with disabilities. In addition to the therapeutic benefits, horseback riding also provides recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors. |
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PROGRAMS
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Therapeutic Riding
Our Therapeutic Riding services are designed to serve individuals with almost any type of special need, providing equine-assisted activities and services for children & adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Tailored Rides serves those with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, hearing/vision impairments, and other special needs. An initial assessment lesson and all paperwork (including a doctor's release if deemed necessary by staff) is required for each new rider before placement in lessons. Lessons are taught in 4 week sessions and may include a mix of mounted and unmounted lessons. Each session is $200.00 ($50.00 per lesson) for riders without a diagnosed disability or special need. For those students with a diagnosis, lessons are automatically discounted to $150.00 ($37.50 per lesson) with payment due on the 1st of each month. It is Tailored Rides philosophy to accept riders in the program regardless of financial means. Financial assistance is available for those who feel they cannot pay the full fee. Please contact the office by email to discuss financial assistance at [email protected] or text us at. 903-401-9644 |
Veterans & 1st Responders ProgramTailored Rides Equine Assisted Therapy Inc. is proud to offer a free Equine-Assisted Program for Veterans and First Responders, designed to support those who have served our communities and our country.
This program offers a hands-on Horsemanship 101 experience, meeting once a week for four weeks, with each session lasting approximately 90 minutes. Participants will engage in meaningful, ground-based work with horses that challenges confidence, communication, self-awareness, and leadership—no prior horse experience required. We understand that life, service, and healing don’t fit into rigid schedules. Flexibility is key. We work with each participant to accommodate their availability, remove barriers to access, and minimize red tape and paperwork so the focus stays where it belongs—on your well-being. Our approach is holistic and participant-centered, empowering Veterans and First Responders to take an active role in their own health and welfare through connection, experiential learning, and personal growth. This is a space of respect, support, and strength—tailored to you. CONTACT: AVERI ROWTON 903-332-1265 or TEXT 903-401-9644 |
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Accreditation and Certification
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Tailored Rides is a PATH Int'l MEMBER CENTER
and adheres to the PATH Intl standards. Find out more about PATHThe Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl) accredits centers providing a variety of services to people with developmental disabilities, physical challenges, and mental health issues. PATH activities are based on an educational model; skills are taught to riders, vaulters and students. The professional guiding the experience is a specially-trained, PATH-certified instructor. Accreditation is voluntary and the process is a peer review system. A center that meets the accreditation requirements based on the administrative, facility, program and applicable special interest standards becomes a PATH Intl. Center. In addition to therapeutic equitation, a center may offer any number of equine-assisted activities and therapies, including Hippotherapy, equine facilitated mental health, driving, vaulting, trail riding, competition, ground work or stable management. Tailored Rides currently operates with one PATH-certified instructor & is a PATH, Intl Member Center. |
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Tailored Rides is proud to display the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency.
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Tailored Rides is a partner of the United Way of the Lamar County.
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