At Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center, we use the therapeutic power of the horse to transform lives. The nonprofit center, which is affiliated with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), offers a year-round recreational horseback-riding program for disabled children and adults. Riding develops strength, good posture, balance and courage, and benefits individuals with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, Down Syndrome, autism, brain injury or head trauma, visual and and hearing impairments, mental or learning disorders and muscular dystrophy.

Sessions

Tuesdays:

5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays:

4:00 p.m. - independent
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - independent

Saturdays:

9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - independent

All sessions are 45 minutes.

We always are in need of volunteers!

Donor Spotlight

The staff members of Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center wish to express their deep appreciation for the continuing generous financial support provided by the Valero Energy Corporation's Benicia refinery employees through United Way.

Instructor Spotlight

Natalie Douglas has a master's degree in special education and provides guidance on effective teaching techniques. Her horse-equipment color is hot pink!

Upcoming events

July 19, 2008

First Annual Horseplay Horse Show

Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our riders, who have been working on beginning and intermediate vaulting routines, as well as obstacle courses. We are offering show and class sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and community groups. This is a wonderful way to support our program, which offers a special social and physical experience for people with limited options. Horse show schedule.