WALK ON Therapeutic
Riding Programs, Inc.
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Est. 2001
715-425-2025
1469 County Road J
River Falls, WI 54022
walkontherapeuticriding@gmail.com
About Walk On...
Mission Statement
Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc. provides individualized horseback riding related to equine assisted activities and therapeutic riding instruction to children and adults with any physical, developmental, social and emotional disabilities.
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Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc. was established in 2001 to serve individuals with a disability to pursue the equine experience in a safe and fun manner. The staff work closely with the medical community to better serve the riders and to better ensure safe riding programs.
Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs follows the guidelines of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Under the direction of a PATH Registered Certified Instructor, Walk On uses the equine to promote Equine Assisted Activities and Therapeutic Riding Skills. Walk On is held at the Double K Equestrian Center located northeast of River Falls, WI. PATH recognizes the Double K Equestrian Center as a Premier Accredited Therapeutic Riding Center.
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Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc. is a 501c 3 nonprofit organization
and is overseen by a board of directors.
“WALK ON!” the rider says to horse with the leader and sidewalkers in step.
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“Walk On”, your legs using the horse’s gait, the horse’s muscles to make your muscles stronger, the warm body carrying you to new experiences.
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Riding the horse builds confidence, empowers the rider to reach new goals- physical, emotional, social, and spiritual... all with the quiet words of “WALK ON!”.
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This is the meaning and mission of Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc. Along with fun and the enjoyment of of riding a horse, therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities have been shown to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination and motor development.
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Walk On is a place where, through the bonding of horse, rider, and volunteers, the individual will
enhance their mind, body, and spirit.
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About Therapeutic Walk On Riding Classes...
Walk On is a place where through the bonding of the horse, riders, and volunteers, the individual will enhance their healthy mind, body, and spirit.
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Classes are held in an indoor arena and uses a mounting ramp for the rider to mount the equine. Volunteers are a key component of Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs and are used as a horse leader or side walker. Independent riding is available per ability of rider and decision of the PATH Instructor.
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There are Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions with Winter sessions optional. Therapeutic riding classes are typically held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. There are usually 4 riders per class. Class time includes: brush & tacking horse, arena ground work with horse, riding, untacking & brushing horse post riding. Visit the Class Schedule page for dates, rates, and more information.
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Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc. is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which under the direction of a PATH Registered Certified Instructor, follows the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International guidelines.
