MISSION
To support growth and healing of the mind, body, and spirit of individuals with varying abilities in a therapeutic environment through a partnership with equines.
BENEFITS OF EQUINE-ASSISTED SERVICES
Working with horses can have a major physical and emotional impact on people with a wide variety of diagnoses including but not limited to:
- Amputations
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Blindness/Visual Impairments
- Cerebrovascular Accident/Stroke
- Deafness/Hearing Impairments
- Developmental Delay/Cognitive Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Emotional Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
OUR SERVICES
THERAPEUTIC RIDING
Therapeutic riding adapts horseback riding to the needs of individuals with disabilities so they can experience the physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits of riding. The synchronized movement of horse and rider is used as a therapeutic tool to improve strength, balance, coordination, and self-confidence. Instructors, volunteers, and specifically trained horses and ponies work as a team to assist the rider to gain these benefits of horseback riding. The first half of the lesson is focused on grooming and tacking the horse. The second half of the lesson is spent riding. Riding lessons incorporate activities and games to reinforce riding skills.
RECREATIONAL RIDING
High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center offers recreational horseback riding lessons to anyone over the age of 4 interested in learning about how to care for and ride horses. Recreational riding is taught over the course of a 6-week period.
10 Week Veterans Program
Focusing on horsemanship skills. Building trust and confidence between horse and participant.
HELP OUR CAUSE
High Lonesome Therapeutic Equestrian Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Your support and generous contributions will fund our mission and enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
LESSON VOLUNTEERS
Lesson volunteers commit to the same day/time for the entire 6-week session.
Positions:
- Sidewalkers - Assist participants with grooming and tacking; then walk beside the rider during the mounted portion of each lesson.
- Horse Leaders - Provide our equine partners with consistent handling and direct commands. This is essential in providing a safe environment for our riders, volunteers and horses.
NON-LESSON VOLUNTEERS
Non-lesson volunteers do not have to commit to an entire 6-week session.
Positions:
- Barn Helpers - Assist with groundskeeping, fence monitoring and repair; assist with bring-in and turn-out of horses; and assist in cleaning the stall/barn.
- Fundraising and Event Helpers
CONTACT US
If you have questions about our programs or volunteer opportunities, please send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
HIGH LONESOME THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTER
15712 Joe Brown Highway, Murphy, North Carolina 28906, United States
828-835-3739
highlonesomestables@gmail.com
HOURS OF OPERATION
By appointment only.