PROGRAMS
Therapeutic Riding
Hippotherapy Program
Camp HorseAbility
Equine Discovery Field Trips
Continuing Education and Certification Courses
Equine Facilitated Therapy
Additional and Special Programming
| Equine Studies Program
A one-day program for the dedicated rider. Students will participate in classes of stable care, grooming, minor veterinary care, equestrian science and a riding lesson. Lunch is provided. All classes will be made appropriate to each rider's ability.
Horse Shows
HorseAbility offers Spring and Fall Horse Shows to our riders each year as well as Camp Horse Shows. The shows are appropriate for riders at any level, and are set up for 100% success. Ribbons and trophies are awarded to each rider. Family and friends are invited to come and watch the show and cheer on the riders. HorseAbility also offers opportunities to riders who wish to participate in additional horse shows.
Special Olympics
HorseAbility is proud to be a host site for both Nassau and Suffolk counties Special Olympics Equestrian program. Students in Special Olympics with the help of HorseAbility’s trained coaches, often qualify and participate in State Games. Two of these riders qualified for and participated in the prestigious Special Olympics World Games in Ireland in 2003!
To contact Special Olympics, or to get more information about Special Olympics Programming CLICK HERE.
BOCESProgramming
Special Events
Throughout the year HorseAbility holds many special events. Some of these events include a Family Egg hunt, Family Fun Bowling, Casino Night Fund Raiser, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Holiday parties, as well as many others. Check our calendar for upcoming events!
 Family Fun Bowling
Casino Night
Birthday Parties
When scheduling permits, Birthday Parties are available upon request to families who participate in one of HorseAbility’s programs. Birthday parties include access to a party room, access to the petting zoo and playground, a group horseback riding lesson for each party guest, and an arts and crafts project.
Integrated Camp Program
HorseAbility is fortunate in that it is located on the beautiful property of the Thomas School of Horsemanship Ride School and Summer Day Camp. The Thomas School of Horsemanship (TSH) offers a 7 week long summer day camp. Children with special needs, who attend camp at TSH, are a part of an integrated program including riding, stable, horse science, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, electives, computers, dance, karate, gymnastics, etc. Available services may include shadowing (one to one counselors), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and/or Speech Language Therapy. The integrated programs are tailored to each campers needs, and the caring staff at The Thomas School of Horsemanship and HorseAbility are available to support the camper and their family with this unique process.
See www.tshcamp.com for information on the Thomas School of Horsemanship.
Horse Science
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