Therapeutic riding opportunities in Massachusetts

Vining Hill Equestrian Center Inc, located at 20 Vining Hill Road in Southwick, Massachusetts, is a full-service, veteran-owned horse facility managed by Jeramie and Susan Banks. The center offers top-quality services at affordable prices, with a focus on providing a family-friendly environment for horse enthusiasts to relax and enjoy. Situated on 70 acres of beautiful woods and farmland, the center features ample riding trails and borders other farms for endless trail riding opportunities. The facility includes two barns with 25 stalls, indoor and outdoor riding rings, a round pen, wash rack, heated viewing room, and bathroom. There are also six large grass turn out paddocks for the horses. Vining Hill Equestrian Center is open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and offers expert boarding, training, riding lessons, and a summer horse program.

Peace Haven Farm, located at 71 Pleasant Street in Plainfield, Massachusetts, offers a unique and innovative approach to horsemanship with their HorseMindShip™ program. Led by RJ Sadowski, the institution focuses on natural communication and understanding between humans and horses. Through a variety of seminars, demonstrations, workshops, and private sessions, participants can learn about recognizing horse behavior, applying effective strategies, horse psychology on the ground and in the saddle, and more. RJ Sadowski, a seasoned educator and horsemanship expert, draws upon his extensive experience studying natural horsemanship techniques and principles from renowned clinicians such as Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, and Buck Brannaman.

Cotting School, located at 453 Concord Avenue in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a unique institution that creates an inclusive community focused on academic achievement, skill development, and social-emotional maturity for students with a wide range of learning and communication disabilities, physical challenges, and complex medical conditions. The school offers integrated services and values partnerships among students, families, staff, public funding agencies, donors, and volunteers. Cotting Consulting provides individualized solutions for access and independence using high tech and low tech solutions for complex students. The HOPEhouse program is a 5-day boarding program for young adults with an IEP, ages 17-22, who are looking to practice independent living skills in a supportive community setting.

University Equestrian is a premier institution located at 163 Center Street in Plympton, Massachusetts, United States. Our campus is dedicated to providing top-quality education and training in the field of equestrian studies. Our experienced instructors and state-of-the-art facilities offer students the opportunity to develop their riding skills, horse care knowledge, and overall horsemanship. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your equestrian journey or an experienced rider seeking to further your expertise, University Equestrian is the perfect place for you. Join us and immerse yourself in the world of horses and equestrian sports.