Founded in April 2005, Phoenix Rising Therapeutic Equestrian Program
provides safe and affordable therapeutic riding lessons for physically,
mentally, and emotionally challenged individuals in Fauquier, Prince
William, Culpepper, Stafford, and Fairfax counties.
We are a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA)
center in good standing. Phoenix Rising participants range in age from 2 to
senior adults.
Our program includes:
Rider disabilities include:
The therapeutic riding program focuses on using
the horse as a tool/partner to give mentally or physically challenged
children a greater sense of independence, self-confidence, and
accomplishment while improving flexibility, balance and muscle strength.
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