Horses

Horses

What makes a great therapy horse?
It is both mentally and physically challenging for our equine friends to become therapy horses. A great therapy horse is sound at the walk, trot and canter, with three rhythmic and balanced gaits. The quality of the horse’s movement is what most benefits the participant. The horse should be obedient to both voice and leg signals, quiet and well-mannered on the ground and accepting of assistive devices and equipment. The horse must work easily in hand, and tolerate one or two people walking and trotting beside it.

What is life like for an InStride Horse?
Our horses live as naturally as possible. They are turned out a generous portion of time each day with their appropriate herds. They receive routine farrier care, vaccinations, regular worming and dental care. Daily care and feeding are provided by the barn staff and a dedicated group of volunteers.

Natural Horsemanship

InStride values its relationship with Jesse Peters, a licensed Parelli Three Star Trainee Instructor. Parelli Natural Horsemanship is a lifelong journey exploring the relationship between horse and human and Jesse has spent many hours with our horses and staff, developing relationships and encouraging an even greater connection to our riders.