Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship
Scottsdale, Arizona
Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship is a nonprofit in North Scottsdale, Arizona that teaches horsemanship to children and adults with disabilities, with a focus on riders with physical disabilities. Lessons are one-on-one and free for students.
- One-on-one horseback riding lessons
- Driving lessons
- Grooming and horse training
- Veterinary care and stable management instruction
- Outdoor education
- Children with physical disabilities
- Adults with physical disabilities
- People with cerebral palsy
- People with multiple sclerosis
- People with visual impairments
- People with paralysis
More about this center
About the Program
Camelot began in 1980. Its mission is to improve quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through horsemanship and outdoor education, building self-worth, independence and active participation in the community.
Instruction is one-on-one and shaped around each student's needs. Beyond riding, students learn driving, grooming, training, veterinary care and stable management, so the program covers the full care of a horse rather than time in the saddle alone. For background on mounted lessons, see our guide to therapeutic riding.
The Ranch and Staff
Lessons take place at Camelot Ranch, 14.25 acres of Sonoran Desert in the Pinnacle Peak area. The facility is barrier-free and wheelchair accessible, set up so students can saddle, groom and ride with as little help as possible.
Mary Hadsall is the executive director. Camelot is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and donations qualify for the Arizona charitable tax credit. The Starry Knights gala each fall is one of its main fundraisers.
Location
Camelot Ranch is in the Pinnacle Peak area of North Scottsdale, Arizona. The mailing address is 23623 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite D-3, Box 259, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Call 480.515.1542 or email info@camelotaz.org for directions and to ask about a visit.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much do lessons cost?
Lessons are free for students. Camelot is a nonprofit supported by donations and fundraising events.
Who can take lessons at Camelot?
Camelot serves children and adults with disabilities and specializes in riders with physical disabilities, including cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, visual impairment and paralysis.
How do I enroll or ask about openings?
Call 480.515.1542 or email info@camelotaz.org to ask about current openings and how to apply.
Is the ranch wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The facility is barrier-free and wheelchair accessible, so students can saddle, groom and ride with minimal help.
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255-3471
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.