Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center

Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center provides certified equine-assisted services and farm-based learning opportunities for individuals with diverse capabilities. Programs include: Therapeutic Riding, equine assisted psychotherapy and equine assisted learning. Riverwood is a premier accredited Center under the guidelines of the professional association of Therapeutic horsemanship,international. Clients served included those with development disabilities, disabilities resulting from trauma, acquired chronic conditions, social/emotional disabilities and diagnosed mental health disorders. All services that are provided include a thorough assessment of the individual and their needs, a physician's statement and appropriate releases and emergency medical documents. A treatment plan and individual short and long term goals are set for each client along with ongoing progress notes. Riverwood operates on a year-round schedule serving more than 200 clients each year including those that come through our local school systems. Clients are either referred by physicians, therapists, educators or by word of mouth. Riverwood uses newsletters, web site, e- mail and social media to communicate information regarding programming activities, news and events.