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Activities Offered
  • Horseback Riding
Adaptive Equipment
  • Adaptive equipment available

Transportation
  • Accessible by Public Transportation: No

  • Transportation Provided by the Program: No

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The Therapeutic Riding Program is designed for individuals with developmental, physical or emotional challenges. Started in 1999 with only a few volunteers, horses, and riders, Greenwell Foundation's Therapeutic Riding program has grown tremendously. Today, Greenwell's TRP is the largest program in the tri-county region this includes St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert counties. Since its inception the program has reached over 300 participants.

The Therapeutic Riding program is based on the principles and methods of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). Focusing on ability rather than disability, the program complements the treatment of physically, mentally, and emotionally disabled individuals. It follows established techniques for teaching and recognized standards of safety.Greenwell offers therapeutic and recreational riding, summer camps, nature programs, kayaking, accessible site rentals and is regularly developing new programs to meet community needs. Annually, more than 40,000 people visit the park, more than 500 people participate in our programs, and more than 1,000 people use our accessible facilities for family events and celebrations.

Our students are regular participants in the Maryland Equestrian Special Olympics. Greenwell Therapeutic Riding program was presented with the "Training for Life Award", from the Maryland Special Olympics.

Classes:
  • Walk Only Therapeutic Riding
    This class is for riders who are new to therapeutic riding or who require a class that remains at the walk. Riders focus on balance, coordination, and control of the horse at the walk using games and fun learning exercises.

  • Beginner Therapeutic Riding
    This class is perfect for therapeutic riding students who have a little bit of experience and are ready to try some more challenging exercises. At the walk and trot students focus on improving their balance, coordination and control of the horse.

  • Intermediate Therapeutic Riding
    Intermediate therapeutic riding is for students who have participated in Greenwell's TRP prior to this session. Students must have experience working at the walk and trot. Students will discuss with their instructor ways to improve and advance their skills.