Welcome to the Santa Ynez Valley

Therapeutic Riding Program

 

Hi Therapeutic Riding students, volunteers, and friends.  We are currently closed to students due to COVID-19 and we re-open as soon as it is safe.  We are hosting virtual lessons and posting fun horse clips and tips on our Facebook page.  We wish everyone a healthy spring.  Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  We miss you! robin.syvtrp@gmail.com

The Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program offers lessons 4-days a week at the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center. We have 30 years of success and welcome new students.  We are a Premier Accredited Center with PATH International, the highest standard in therapeutic riding.

“The horse’s gait, or walking pattern, is very similar to that of the human.   Riding on a horse helps people who otherwise might have difficulty walking experience a proper form of gait.  This, in turn, allows their muscles to be properly conditioned.  It also stimulates the rider’s spinal cord and the part of the brain that controls speech.  These benefits often carry through to other aspects of their lives, so we typically see lasting results.   I have seen significant progress in patients even after just a few sessions of riding at the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program.”  Mary Beth Johnson, Physical Therapist

We are always looking for Certified PATH instructors and equine specialists.  We will train the right person.  Please email robin.syvtrp@gmail.com if interested in learning more.