Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii
Waimanalo, Hawaii
Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii (THH) is a nonprofit riding program in Waimanalo on Oahu. Its website says it specializes in riding instruction for people with special needs and offers therapeutic riding to riders of any ability.
- Therapeutic riding
- Weekly lessons for children and adults (half hour or one hour)
- Horse camps for ages 6 to 12
- Mini horse outreach visits
- Free educational tours for groups and schools
- Children and adults with special needs
- Riders without disabilities
- Hospitals, schools and long-term care homes (outreach)
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, THH's goal is to improve the minds and bodies of its riders, using horses as partners. Riders groom, saddle and ride at their own level, building physical, emotional and riding skills. THH provides helmets and adaptive equipment.
Its miniature horses visit hospitals, long-term care facilities and schools free of charge, funded by donations, for people who cannot reach the farm. The website also lists a Kona program on the Big Island that it says is currently doing only mini horse visits.
Getting Started
New riders complete sign-up forms before the first lesson, and some medical conditions require a physician's consent. Riders wear long pants and covered shoes. Sessions run on weekdays and weekends as scheduled by the THH director, with at least 24 hours' notice to cancel.
Volunteering
THH says it needs help with morning and evening feeding shifts and prefers volunteers age 12 and up who can work with minimal supervision. Significant volunteers may qualify for discounts or work/trade arrangements.
Location
THH operates in Waimanalo on Oahu's windward side, on polo club property. GPS is unreliable, so use the website's map link and the gate with THH signs, not the polo gate across from the beach park. Mailing address: PO Box 138, Waimanalo, HI 96795.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much do riding sessions cost?
As listed on its website, a half-hour session is $50 and an hour is $70. Monthly auto-billing is $185 for a weekly half-hour lesson or $245 for a weekly hour. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
How do I sign up?
The website says to call or text Dana at (808) 342-9036 or email dana@thhwaimanalo.org.
Are there camps for kids?
Yes. THH lists one-day and multi-day camps for ages 6 to 12, 8:30 to 2:30, for typical kids or kids with a mild disability. No riding experience is needed.
Can we visit the barn?
Call ahead to schedule. THH offers free educational tours for groups and school field trips, without riding. Dogs are not allowed.
Location
Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795
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.