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PATH International Instructors
All of our lessons are taught by a PATH International Certified Instructor. These instructors have gone through a certifying process of written exams, logged teaching hours and a live testing.
register today
Individuals who want to register for lessons must complete the following Registration Request Form. Lesson slots are filled on first-come first-serve basis.The Program Manager will follow up with the appropriate paperwork to complete the registration process.
Age Requirements
Riders must be at least 4 years of age to participate. There is no maximum age, as long as the rider has no physical or medical complications that would prohibit assisted mounting and dismounting. In these instances, we still offer ground work, tacking and other additional activities tailored to individual limitations.
Class Options
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available to those who are seeking more individualized attention from our instructors.
Riders who require more assistance or a quieter atmosphere may find private lessons preferable as the instructor is able to work solely with the rider, horse leader, and side-walkers; as opposed to the group lessons when their attention is divided.
Advancing riders can further their knowledge and independence in the saddle while fine-tuning their skillsets during private lessons as well.
Group Outings
Group Outings are available to small groups who wish to spend an afternoon learning about therapeutic horseback riding and interacting with horses.
Group Outings are typically scheduled on Saturdays once per month. This is a great primer for therapeutic horseback riding!
A limit of six people is enforced; minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Group Lessons
Group lessons offer a therapeutic horseback riding experience that is shared with others, making riding a fun and social experience!
They are a high-energy, fun way to get all the benefits of therapeutic riding. Group lessons teach horsemanship and riding skills, emphasizing social interaction and teamwork.
Riders in group lessons have a horse leader and one or two side-walkers Lessons are divided by age and skill level whenever possible.
financial assistance
partner agencies
HorseSense maintains partnerships with the following local human service agencies that may cover the cost of lessons for eligible riders. If you are enrolled with another agency that is interested in working with HorseSense, please let us know!
La Crosse County Human Services CLTS Waiver Program
Vernon County Human Services CLTS Waiver Program
Monroe County Human Services CLTS Waiver Program
Wisconsin IRIS Program
Aurora House
Independent Living Resources
GT Independence
Children’s Miracle Network
Catholic Charities
Premier Financial Management
ACCRA
scholarships
HorseSense strives to make therapeutic horseback riding lessons available and affordable to everyone. HorseSense established our Scholarship Program to help make lessons possible for those who need financial support and do not qualify for support from our partner agencies. Email info@horsesensewi.org to learn more.
Give Back
Our Scholarship Program is funded entirely through the generosity and kindness of our community; people just like you who see impact that therapeutic horseback riding has on the lives of youth, adults and military Veterans with disabilities. Help make our program accessible to all by making a donation today.
Location
We are located at W4102 Ober Road, just off of 14/6; look for the big star on our barn. Depending upon what arena we will be riding in, there are two locations you can park. If riding in the indoor, please park in the parking lot between the indoor and the tack room. If riding outside, please park alongside the outdoor pavilion down by the area. Family is responsible for siblings during lessons.