Our horses help facilitate and inspire the amazing things that take place at the TaKE Center.

In addition to the valuable physical and sensory input a horse provides to the rider, the horse, with the therapist’s guidance, can be a great motivator for the rider to do things they may not normally do in a traditional therapeutic setting. Interactions between rider and horse form connections and a bond, both of which can provide great emotional benefits.

Before a horse is paired with a rider, they undergo countless hours of specialized training specifically for their use in hippotherapy and riding therapy. They are assured for good temperament and safety.

Some of our youth riders participate in a local 4-H Horse and Pony club where they ride and compete in the Therapeutic Riding divisions. Thorncroft shows are also a favorite among many of our seasoned TaKE Center riders.

To our retired horses, thank you. Thank you for your service. Thank you for the memories. Thank you for your spirit.