Schuylkill County Therapeutic Riding Program

There are many similar therapeutic riding programs in East Central PA. They are always looking for volunteers, usually ages 14 and over. Horse experience is helpful, but not required. The lesson season typically runs from April through October. Riders have varying physical, mental, and emotional abilities, and equine therapy helps with core strength, social and emotional regulation, etc. Programs are led by Physical or Occupational Therapists. Volunteers perform duties commensurate with their experience and comfort level: tack up, lead, groom, feed, put away horses, side walk to assist rider, etc.