How much does it cost to participate?
- The average cost of a Therapeutic Riding, Changing Leads or Riding in the Moment class is $40/hr.
- Our Hearts & Horses for Heroes program is provided free of charge due to community support.
- Fees vary for Therapy Services classes.
Do you accept insurance?
How do I get started as a participant at Hearts & Horses?
The first step is to fill out the Participant Intake Form to get on our waitlist. Waitlist times vary according to programming.
Why a horse?
Can we get a tour of the ranch?
Where are you located?
How do I lease or donate a horse to Hearts & Horses?
To become one of our four-legged therapists is a great honor, as these equine athletes are chosen with extreme care. The ideal therapy horse is sound, has an unflappable temperament and unlimited heart. Hearts & Horses occasionally accepts equines as a donation or through a purchase agreement to our program. More frequently, however, equines are leased on a long-term commitment to Hearts & Horses.
Our equines have come from many different backgrounds including the show arena, ranch work, and trail riding. If you have an equine you’d like Hearts & Horses to consider for our program, please see our criteria on our Lease & Donation page.
Do you provide individual or group psychotherapy/mental health services?
Hearts & Horses does not have the ability to provide these services at this time. If you are interested in this, we can help refer you to other individuals in Northern CO that do offer these services.
We do offer equine-assisted social-emotional learning in our Changing Leads program and Veterans program.
What ages do you serve?
- Therapeutic Riding serves ages 4 years and older.
- Therapy Services serves ages 2 years and older.
- Changing Leads serves ages 5 to 21 years old.
- Riding in the Moment serves seniors facing the challenges of aging, memory loss, and cognitive impairments.
- Hearts & Horses for Heroes serves Veterans and active duty members of all ages.
How do I get started as a volunteer?
What is Equine-Assisted Learning?
What is the difference between Therapy Services and Therapeutic Riding?
What programs do you offer?
Hearts & Horses offers an array of equine-assisted programs that are designed to empower participants, promote self-sufficiency, and encourage growth both inside and outside of the riding arena. For many of our clients, equine-assisted activities and therapies are among the only interventions that work. Individuals participate in one of the following programs at Hearts & Horses: