EAL focuses on personal growth, skill-building, and emotional development through structured, horse-based activities (usually ground-based rather than mounted).
Therapeutic lessons are designed to be inclusive and adaptable, allowing many people of different ages and abilities to participate. Generally, it can benefit: Children, Teens, and Adults With: General Eligibility: Who May Not Be Eligible: There are a few contraindications (where conditions may not be safe), such as: Beyond Disabilities: Therapeutic lessons also welcome: If you’re in Manatee or Sarasota…
At SMART with HEART, every participant begins with our intake process to ensure safety, readiness, and the best possible program fit. This process allows us to serve each participant with the attention they deserve while welcoming new families into our programs.
At SMART with HEART, no prior horse or riding experience is needed to participate. Our programs are carefully designed to welcome individuals of all abilities, whether it’s their very first time around horses or they have years of experience. With the guidance of our PATH certified instructors, the encouragement of trained volunteers, and the steady partnership of our gentle therapy…