Program boundary: Resilient Riders provides equine-assisted wellness and educational activities. It does not diagnose, cure, or treat anxiety, autism, PTSD, depression, or any other medical or mental-health condition.
For children
- You will meet staff before working with a horse.
- You can ask what happens next.
- You may ask for a break at any time.
For preteens
- Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing suited to the weather.
- Listen to the safety explanation before approaching a horse.
- Tell staff about access or communication support you need.
For teens and adults
- Arrive with enough time to hear the plan and ask questions.
- Follow the instructor’s directions about helmets, equipment, spacing, and mounting.
- Participation can be adjusted; it does not have to include riding.
Practical choices
Before you arrive
- Bring approved safety gear if staff requested it.
- Tell your caregiver or staff how you communicate “yes,” “no,” and “break.”
- Plan for sun, water, and weather.
What the program provides
Resilient Riders provides equine-assisted wellness and educational activities. It is not medical care, psychotherapy, or a substitute for a licensed healthcare provider.
Evidence and attribution
Sources and review information
Resilient Riders wrote this page in original language after reviewing the sources below. No third-party image, worksheet, logo, assessment, or downloadable file is reproduced.
PATH International
Credentialing- Publication or review date
- Current credentialing page; publication date not stated
- Resilient Riders reviewed
- August 21, 2026
- How this source was used
- Copyrighted material is not reproduced. Resilient Riders links to the original source.
American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
Horseback Riding Safety for Children- Publication or review date
- Last updated August 8, 2022
- Resilient Riders reviewed
- August 21, 2026
- How this source was used
- Copyrighted article is not copied. Resilient Riders provides an original safety summary and links to the source.