THERAPEUTIC RIDING
Welcome to Midnight Farm's Equestrian Program. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us! The Midnight Farm Equestrian Program is the centerpiece of Midnight Farm. We are a PATH International (formerly known as NARHA) member center and employ certified instructors to ensure that the highest safety standards are met when serving our riders. We offer a variety of therapeutic riding classes to meet the needs of riders, ages 3 and up, with a wide range of special mental, physical and emotional challenges.Instructors implement individualized lesson plans for each student to address their special needs while they learn the skill of horseback riding and have fun!
We also offer lessons for riders without special needs if space permits in our lesson schedule. |
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Information about Midnight Farm's Equestrian program can be found in the Midnight Farm Participant Handbook.
You may also contact our Equestrian Program Coordinator at dionnenewton@clokan.org or call Midnight Farm at 785-979-1889.
If you are ready to begin the application process, please read the application process section below and proceed!
You may also contact our Equestrian Program Coordinator at dionnenewton@clokan.org or call Midnight Farm at 785-979-1889.
If you are ready to begin the application process, please read the application process section below and proceed!
The Application Process
The first step to participate in Midnight Farm's Equestrian Program is to download and complete a Rider Application.
The application does require the signature of a medical professional stating that horseback riding is an acceptable activity for the applicant. Once the application is complete, please contact our Equestrian Program Coordinator at dionnenewton@clokan.org and we will schedule the potential new rider for an evaluation. Each potential rider will be evaluated by a certified instructor to help determine how their individual needs can best be met within our program. The evaluation helps determine class placement, horse selection and proper equipment for maximum safety and therapeutic benefit for new riders. Final class placement will not be made until after an evaluation has been completed. |
Riding Sessions: Dates and Fees
Upcoming Riding Sessions: 2011 Early Fall Session is August 8 - October 8. The 9 week Early Fall Session is $300 Limited Rider Scholarship funds may be available to those who cannot afford the full fee. Availability of funds varies from session to session. Contact us to discuss current scholarship availability. **We do add new riders mid-session if there is an appropriate opening, however it may be necessary to wait until a new session begins in order to provide the best situation for a new rider. |
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Benefits of Therapeutic Riding
Physical - The three-dimensional motion of the horse provides the rider hip, back and core action that simulates natural walking. Riding relaxes and strengthens muscles and improves body tone, posture, balance, joint mobility, and coordination.
Emotional - Contact with horses and horsemanship training provides a non-competitive setting for learning. New abilities, self-discipline, and improved concentration build self-confidence and emotional well-being. Participation in our programs can also foster a foundation of trust and emotional connection between both animals and humans alike. Social - Horseback riding nurtures a positive self-image. Riders may, for the first time in their lives, experience some independence and a sense of being part of a team. It is an opportunity for them to interact with other students and their team, building relationships that will further enhance their positive self-image.  Insuring excellence and changing lives
through equine-assisted activities and therapies PATH International, formerly known as NARHA, was founded in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association to promote safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding throughout the United States and Canada. Today, PATH International has nearly 800 member centers and over 6,300 individual members in countries all over the world, who help and support more than 42,00 activity and therapy programs. Through its instructor certification programs and center accreditation process, PATH International helps to ensure that all PATH instructors and PATH member centers adhere to the highest safety standards in the industry.
Click here to learn more about PATH International. |
phone: 785.979.1889 • email: dionnenewton@clokan.org • 2084-B N. 600 Road • Baldwin City, Kansas • 66006