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Equestrian
Friendly horses, acres of wooded trails, a therapeutic sensory trail, a covered and an outdoor riding arena make Calvin Center the ideal place for your next equestrian adventure. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn to ride, a therapeutic rider in need of a growth experience, or a seasoned rider in search of the next adventure, Calvin Center is the place for you. All programs are led by NARHA and/or AAHS certified riding instructors and assisted by trained volunteers. Programs are offered for riders ages 5-95.
Trail Rides
Is your family reunion or church group looking for something out of the ordinary? Enjoy the beauty of rural Georgia by horseback. Each ride begins with a mini lesion and safety instruction and culminates with a 45 minute scenic guided ride through acres of God’s incredible creation.
Benefit Trail Ride
Enjoy a fun day of riding the beautiful wooded trails at the Calvin Center while supporting Therapeutic Horseback Riding! Bring your own horse a day of riding and fellowship and great meals. Benefit Trail Ride Click for more information.
RIDING LESSIONS FOR YOUTH & adults
Are you looking for English and Western riding lessons for beginners or intermediate riders? Gain confidence, become focused and develop social skills while building a solid riding foundation under the supervision of safety conscious instructors. Weekly group lessons (2-3 riders) last one hour. All instructors are certified with NARHA and/or AAHS.
Clinics
Calvin Center offer numerous equestrian clinics from instructor certification to riding and training clinics.
Download links to upcoming clinics here:
NARHA registered instructor workshop and certification
American Hippotherapy Association Level One Equine Skills and Treatment Principles
Become a Better Rider with Brenda Messick
Foundation Horsemanship with Terri Bergen Smith
Therapeutic Riding
Children and adults with developmental, physical and learning disabilities can experience multiple benefits when they participate in Calvin Center’s Therapeutic Riding Program.
- Physically, there are benefits for gross and fine motor movements.
- Academically and cognitively, interaction with the horse and instructor helps a rider to follow directions, develop planning and sequencing skills and extend attention span.
- Socially, riding improves self esteem and builds confidence.
Lessons are tailored to the individual goals of each student and designed to compliment a student’s IEP’s and therapy plans. Lessons include warm up and stretching exercises, learning or reviewing a riding skill/concept, a game or activity on horseback and cool down exercises.
download a sample lesson plan
Therapeutic riding sessions
- Spring, February-May (12 weeks)
- Summer, June-July (8 weeks)
- Fall, September-November (12 weeks)
Rider Application Rider Liability Release
HIPPOTHERAPY
An occupational therapist offers direct therapy sessions using the horse as a tool for youth and adults ages two and up. Please complete the form to the right to receive more information and an application.
HORSES FOR HEROES PROGRAM
Horses for Heroes is soldiers helping soldiers heal through the use of equine assisted activities. Calvin Center's Horses for Heroes Program will begin in February, 2011.
Volunteer
We depend upon the support of our Volunteers. Volunteers help take care of the horses, the equipment and facilities, and also assist in the riding classes by serving as "leaders" - whose primary responsibility is the behavior of the horse - and as "sidewalkers" - whose primary responsibility is the safety of the participant. Volunteers also support the program by providing other important services, such as clerical assistance, construction and maintenance assistance, fund-raising assistance, grant writing assistance, trail development, etc. Volunteer training sessions are scheduled throughout the year. Complete the form on the left to request more information regarding the next scheduled volunteer training session. Volunteer applications may by completed onsite at the time of training.
Volunteer Application Volunteer Liability Release
Donor Opportunities
Your tax-exempt donation can help sponsor a rider's participation, care for a horse, or provide for the on going needs of the program. Complete the form on the left for more information on opportunities for giving.
More Information
Complete the form on the left to request more information about our Equestrian program or our Therapeutic Riding program, or to learn more about how you can get involved.
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