General Horsemanship & Therapeutic Lessons
Melwood offers many types of riding programs. Find out which program is right for you.
The Equestrian Program is designed for riders of all ability levels. Our riders are provided with a mix of basic equitation and horsemanship skills. When not riding, our programming strengthens the rider’s understanding of how to care for horses and the importance of safety around these animals. All riding lessons will be paced to the individual rider’s needs and comfort level. All riders will receive individualized riding instruction from our experienced and certified staff of riding instructors. Melwood is proud to offer riding opportunities for people with and without disabilities.
The Equestrian Program is supported by qualified and enthusiastic staff members and volunteers who strive to make riding and working with horses a positive experience for all participants. Our instructors are certified by organizations like the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH), an international accrediting and certifying organization for Equine Assisted Activity and Therapy Programs.
The horses that make their home at Melwood have been handpicked for our program. They are comprised of donations, leases, and horses purchased by and for Melwood. While they come from a variety of backgrounds, they are all excellent at their jobs and remain in constant training.
Register today and join the many Melwood riders in the program.
Riders of all ability levels, ages 5 and older can participate. Each rider's scheduled session allows for grooming, tacking, and riding. Lessons are grouped based on the rider's age, ability level, and schedule. Lessons are available weekdays – during day and evening hours - and weekends to accommodate. Riders can spend up to an hour in the saddle. The cost of a session includes one lesson per week. There are 8 weeks in this session.
Riders of all ability levels, ages 5 and older can participate. Each rider's scheduled session allows for grooming, tacking, and riding. Lessons are grouped based on the rider's age, ability level, and schedule. Lessons are available weekdays – during day and evening hours - and weekends to accommodate. Riders can spend up to an hour in the saddle. The cost of a session includes one lesson per week. There are 8 weeks in this session. *In extreme weather conditions alternate activities will be provided for the safety of our riders and our horses.
Riders of all ability levels, ages 5 and older can participate. Each rider's scheduled session allows for grooming, tacking, and riding. Lessons are grouped based on the rider's age, ability level, and schedule. Lessons are available weekdays – during day and evening hours - and weekends to accommodate. Riders can spend up to an hour in the saddle. The cost of a session includes one lesson per week. There are 8 weeks in this session.
Riders of all ability levels, ages 5 and older can participate. Each rider's scheduled session allows for grooming, tacking, and riding. Lessons are grouped based on the rider's age, ability level, and schedule. Lessons are available weekdays – during day and evening hours - and weekends to accommodate. Riders can spend up to an hour in the saddle. The cost of a session includes one lesson per week. There are 8 weeks in this session.
