Beginning our 6th Year
Serving Northeast Michigan!!
"God Inspired - Community Driven"
SUMMER 2023
THERAPEUTIC RIDING REGISTRATION
FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDERS, AN ASSESSMENT MUST BE SCHEDULED, ALONG WITH COMPLETING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
ALL CRITERIA MUST BE MET AND RIDER MUST BE APPROVED BEFORE PAYMENT IS MADE AND LESSONS ARE SCHEDULED.
When we receive your registration, we will contact you to arrange a time for the assessment.
We are accepting 3 year old clients IF your child meets our criteria
Thank you for your trust in Pegasus Springs Therapeutic Riding Center to bring hope to you or your family member. Intake Assessments are by appointment and a FREE This years dates are June 8, 9 & 10
**For the safety of our riders, horses, instructors and volunteers, we adhere to our Veterinarian’s recommendations for height and weight ratios listed. Questions, please contact us. **Under 5’0” tall = 150 lbs or 5’0” -6'0” = 170 lbs, or at the discretion of the instructor
HOW TO GET STARTED:
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Contact us by email or phone 989-820-1787 to set up an Intake Assessment
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COMPLETE REQUIRED APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS Mail or bring to your intake appt.
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ATTEND AN INTAKE ASSESSMENT. Our office will schedule your session
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PAY ONLINE For the total lessons you want to reserve (usually a 6-week session)
Financial Aid: We attempt to assist families or individuals needing financial assistance with our therapeutic riding sessions. We may be able to offer partial scholarships for those that qualify. Please contact Barb Clare, Executive Director, to learn how we can assist you.
3-DAY INCLUSIVE* CAMPS REGISTRATION
Each of our 3-Day Inclusive* Camps offer skills to offer your child personal growth and instill self-confidence while learning horsemanship or about nature. We set up teams during camp, so all can make new friends and learn about team-building. Our camps are a terrific way to get your child into horseback riding at a savings over typical private lessons. Weather pending, campers will ride at least once a day, sometimes twice daily. Arts & Crafts and other activities fill the days around horses. A yummy (peanut free) lunch and snack is included each day. Our Wild & Unplugged Day Camp does not involve horses.
Hours are 10:00am - 3:00pm each day, Monday through Wednesday.
Thanks to our Youth Advisory Council grants, we have a limited amount of funding to assist those with financial need If your child resides in Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Ogemaw or Oscoda counties. A variety of activities are planned over the 3-day camp. We are also excited to welcome adopted foster children using the PARC subsidy for camps. Check with your case worker to participate in this subsidy.
*Inclusive Camps are for children ages 8-15, with cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities, and we are limited on placing these children due to the amount of volunteers needed.
STEP #1 - Select & Pay:
PRIVATE THERAPEUTIC RIDING - For our disabled youth and adults. Intake Assessment required (no charge) prior to scheduling lessons. Each lesson is 45 minutes which include preparing for lesson with a require helmet, meeting with instructor, and going to the arena, or, if able, to the stall to greet the horse. The riding portion of the lesson could be as little as a few minutes to 25 minutes, depending on the riders disposition. A liability form along with physician statement, goals, diagnosis and, photo release and Code of Conduct must be completed prior to lessons. A plan of care will be established, and weekly lessons are scheduled.
Thursday or Friday or Saturday| Cost per lesson $ 65; in 6 week sessions $390
GROUP THERAPEUTIC RIDING - LIMITED AVAILABILITY - For our disabled youth and adults. Intake Assessment required (no charge) prior to scheduling lessons. Each lesson is 45 minutes which include preparing for lesson with a require helmet, meeting with instructor, and going to the arena, or, if able, to the stall to greet the horse. The riding portion of the lesson could be as little as a few minutes to 25 minutes, depending on the riders disposition. A liability form along with physician statement, goals, diagnosis and, photo release and Code of Conduct must be completed prior to lessons. A plan of care will be established, and weekly lessons are scheduled.
Thursday or Friday or Saturday| Cost per lesson $50; in 6 week sessions $300
PRIVATE RIDING LESSON - LIMITED AVAILABILITY - Each lesson is 45 minutes which include preparing for lesson with a require helmet, meeting with instructor, and going to the arena, or, if able, to the stall to greet the horse. The riding portion of the lesson could be as little as a few minutes to 25 minutes, depending on the riders disposition. A liability form, photo release and Code of Conduct must be completed prior to lessons.
Limited Days/Times | Cost per lesson $ 65; in 4 week sessions $220
BEGINNER HORSEMANSHIP - only unmounted Equine Assisted Learning. This is an intensive program teaching all about horses, their behavior, caring for, leading and ground work and is a pre-requisite for our 2023 Riding Camps. In this 3-day camp, participants will learn how to groom, lead and learn ground work. Herd observation and horse behavior is learned and how it relates to our lives. Other activities include horse crafts, parts of the horse, feeding, watering and other care related topics. Campers will build friendships with fellow horse lovers in a structured and positive environment. Pegasus Springs has beautiful trails on property that we will hike and an outdoor arena to work with the horses. Attendees must wear shoes with a closed toe and a heel, long pants and dress for the weather. Caps are encouraged. A nut-free lunch will be provided each day, including chips, a snack and water & lemonade. Please bring bug spray and sunscreen. A signed waiver is required the first day.
JUNE 19-21 or JUNE 26-28 or JULY 17-19 | Cost $225 includes all 3 days with lunch
HORSEMANSHIP I - LEARNING THE BASICS - MOUNTED - Building on the skills from our Beginner Horsemanship Camp, riders will discover more skills in directional reining, and correct posting a trot. Tacking up the horse will also be covered. All activities, lunch and snacks, camp attire as in the other camps, applies. Weather permitting, campers will ride twice daily. Campers will build friendships with fellow horse lovers in a structured and positive environment. Pegasus Springs has beautiful trails on property that we will hike and an outdoor arena to work with the horses. Attendees must wear shoes with a closed toe and a heel, long pants and dress for the weather. Caps are encouraged. A nut-free lunch will be provided each day, including chips, a snack and water & lemonade. Please bring bug spray and sunscreen. A signed waiver is required the first day.
JUNE 19-21 or JUNE 26-28 or JULY 17-19 | Cost $250 includes all 3 days with lunch
HORSEMANSHIP II - IMPROVING YOUR RIDING SKILLS - Riders will be more focused on all aspects of riding, including grooming, tacking up, leading, riding at the trot and canter. Activities are included, and weather permitting, longer riding times all three days. There will more focus on the rider-horse connection and how to honor the horse as a partner. Campers will build friendships with fellow horse lovers in a structured and positive environment. Pegasus Springs has beautiful trails on property that we will hike and an outdoor arena to work with the horses. Attendees must wear shoes with a closed toe and a heel, long pants and dress for the weather. Caps are encouraged. A nut-free lunch will be provided each day, including chips, a snack and water & lemonade. Please bring bug spray and sunscreen. A signed waiver is required the first day.
JULY 10-12 or JULY 24-26 | Cost is $275 includes all 3 days with lunch.
WILD & UNPLUGGED WILDERNESS DAY TREKS! (no horses) - ONLY TWO CAMPS THIS SUMMER
Max of 10 children, ages 8 - 15 During this 3-day (no overnights) Hikers must wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Hats are also a must. We will have a minimum of 2 adults present with your group. Discover nature, make a fort, enjoy arts & crafts and a swim on hot days! Walk on our groomed trails, observing nature. A nut-free sack lunch (provided) can be eaten at the picnic tables outside the barn or inside in inclement weather. We always have plenty of water and lemonade! MUST CHECK YOUR CELL PHONES WHEN YOU ARRIVE (or leave at home or with your parent!) A signed waiver is required the first day.
JULY 10-12 or JULY 24-26 | Cost $225 includes lunches and all materials