Adaptive Carriage Driving

Adaptive Carriage Driving allows participants to engage in meaningful horsemanship while seated. Lessons include grooming, harnessing, safe carriage preparation, and guided driving with support from a licensed instructor and trained volunteers.

In the initial lesson, participants complete an intake and assessment to determine goals, comfort level, and the appropriate carriage adaptations.

Adaptive Carriage Driving is well-suited for individuals who:

• Use a wheelchair or have limited mobility
• Cannot safely participate in mounted riding
• Have sensory, cognitive, or emotional needs supported by a structured seated activity
• Want a recreational or therapeutic horse experience focused on skill-building

Benefits:

• Physical
  • Strengthens core stability, posture, and upper-body coordination
  • Provides an accessible movement experience with a horse
  • Develops fine and gross motor skills through grooming, harnessing, and rein handling
• Cognitive & Communication
  • Reinforces attention, sequencing, and multi-step planning
  • Builds directional understanding and problem-solving during driving patterns
  • Encourages clear communication through verbal cues and guided instruction
• Emotional & Social
  • Fosters confidence, self-regulation, and a sense of accomplishment
  • Promotes connection with the horse and supportive teamwork with staff
  • Provides a calming, structured experience suited to a wide range of needs

Individual Driving Lessons

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Cost: $88 per lesson

Current and Upcoming Terms:

• Spring 2: Saturday, May 2- Monday, June 29, 2026 (no sessions 5/23-5/25).
• Summer: Monday, July 6- Sunday, August 30, 2026.