New Riders Information

Thank you for your interest in our program. Please click the links below to download our rider registration forms. Complete the forms giving as much information as possible and then return them to All Riders Up. Forms will be returned if incomplete. The level of instruction is tailored to the riders’ capabilities.

What is Therapeutic Riding?

There are many benefits to riding; physical, psychological, educational and social. All students gain confidence by mastering the skill of riding. The movement of the horse is very unique, it moves the rider's body and stimulates neruo-pathways in a manner very similar to the human gait of walking. Riding helps to improve gross and fine motor skills, balance, coordination, reflexes, motor planning, range of motion and muscle tone. It can improve self-confidence, emotional control, self discipline, risk taking, patience and trust. Sequencing, patterning, eye-hand coordination, differentiation, and visual-spatial perception are also learned in horseback riding. Horses are very social animals and social interaction which is a particularly important goal for many of our students, is developed by forming a bond with the horse, therapists, instructors, volunteers and other students.

Your safety and well-being is our most important concern. Certain conditions require additional precautions to be taken when on or around horses and some conditions are contraindications to riding. Once you become an active rider, all forms will need to be updated on an annual basis. Should the physical condition of the rider change at any time, All Riders Up must be notified immediately and a new Physician Release Form must be completed. (Please note that the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy forms may not apply to each applicant.)

When you have returned your completed forms we will contact you to schedule an evaluation. Evaluation will last approximately 30-45 minutes and riders are asked to wear long pants and shoes with a rounded toe and small heel. You are encouraged to bring your own ASTM-SEI safety helmet. Safety helmets are to be worn by all riders and if you don't have your own, a helmet will be provided for you. An Evaluation Fee of $60.00 must be paid the day of evaluation.

Rider Registration Packet     Please click the link to download the packet in pdf format

▪  New Riders Packet

Because We Care About You     Please click each link to download the form in pdf format

▪  Basic Horse Safety Rules
▪  Property and Barn Rules