University of New Hampshire's Therapeutic Riding Program

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photo by Vanessa Wright of the Literary Horse

Therapeutic Riding is a mode of therapy utilizing functional riding skills, equine movement and a variety of therapy activities to achieve specific cognitive, physical and emotional goals.  The UNH Therapeutic Riding Program adapts equine activities to allow for participation of riders over the age of 5 with cognitive, physical and emotional challenges.  Activities take place in a normal equine environment, augmented with therapeutic games and activities.  Adaptations are diagnosis-specific and focus on maximizing the abilities of each individual, rather than concentrating on disabilities.

What's  New

bulletOur first program NEWSLETTER was just mailed out electronically. Please email us to get on our list for our next issue.
bulletOur next session starts on March 29th - registration material will be mailed the first week in December to our mailing list. 
bulletOur next volunteer training will be March 9th, 2010 at 5:00 pm in the Light Horse Classroom & lasts about 2 1/2 hours.  Priority for volunteer spots will be given to past volunteers and students fulfilling community service hours.   
bulletSAVE THE DATE!  Our Spring Auction and Dinner will be on Saturday April 10th, 2010.  Tickets will be available starting in December on this website.
bulletIf you are a UNH student and are interested in an Internship for Spring or Summer 2010 please contact us!
bulletWe have Eventing T-shirts available for sale for $9 in Adult sizes medium, large or XL in hot pink, teal or navy blue. (add $3 for shipping)
bulletUNH Therapeutic Riding T-shirts are available for $12 in Adult or Youth Sizes in kelly green or lavender.  (add $3 for shipping)
bulletFor more information on the UNH Equine Program please go to http://www.equine.unh.edu

 

 

 

 

 
Fancy hat contestants at last years UNH Therapeutic Riding Program's Charity Luncheon at the Fidelity Jumper Classic 9/6/08.  
   
   
   


 University of New Hampshire, Therapeutic Riding Program, 603-862-0131
For problems or questions regarding this web contact cindy.burke@unh.edu.