UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc.
Goffstown, New Hampshire
UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Goffstown, New Hampshire, serving people with and without disabilities. PATH Intl. lists it as a Premier Accredited Center. It offers therapeutic riding, therapeutic driving, hippotherapy, and several non-riding programs, including a group for youth who have experienced trauma and a vocational training program.
- Therapeutic riding
- Therapeutic driving (carriage or cart)
- Hippotherapy with contracted PT and OT providers
- Resilience Reins (non-riding youth trauma program)
- Therapeutic Horse Experience (non-riding)
- Vocational Training Program (equine care and job skills)
- Riders ages 3 and up with a cognitive or physical diagnosis
- People who cannot ride astride, through driving
- Youth ages 8 to 17 who have experienced trauma, and their families
- Students preparing for employment
More about this center
About the Program
Therapeutic riding lessons are taught by PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors. Most lessons are in groups of two or more and meet once a week, Monday through Thursday, in terms of six, seven or eight weeks. Riders need a diagnosis from a physician and must weigh 180 lbs or less, according to the website.
Therapeutic driving is a carriage or cart option for people who cannot ride because of weight, balance, fatigue or difficulty sitting astride. The 30-minute lessons are taught by a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Driving Instructor.
Hippotherapy is provided by licensed therapists who contract with UpReach: It's Ability Pediatric Physical Therapy and occupational therapist Dr. Heather Ajzenman, OTD, OTR/L. Families contact those providers directly to start.
Non-Riding Options
Resilience Reins is a 7-week program for groups of 4 to 8 youth ages 8 to 17 who have experienced a traumatic event. It is co-facilitated by a mental health professional, a PATH Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, and a certified educator. The Therapeutic Horse Experience offers individual or group sessions led by a certified equine specialist. No horse experience is needed for either.
The Vocational Training Program teaches equine safety, emergency care, daily care and facility upkeep, along with workplace skills, two mornings a week from 9:30 to 11:30. Students receive a competency summary at the end. The cost is $1,896, as listed.
History and Facility
UpReach was founded in 1992 by Edith "Edie" Loeb-Tomasko on the former Brindle Ledge Farm, starting with two riders, several volunteers and one borrowed horse. Lessons run year-round in an insulated 90 by 175 foot indoor arena, with an outdoor arena and a two-mile sensory trail used when weather allows.
Location
UpReach is at 153 Paige Hill Road, Goffstown, NH 03045. Its GuideStar profile lists service in Belknap, Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack and Rockingham counties.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll?
Application packets for riding and driving are on the UpReach website. For the non-riding programs, call 603-497-2343. For hippotherapy, contact It's Ability Pediatric Physical Therapy or Dr. Heather Ajzenman directly.
What does therapeutic riding cost?
Payment is due in advance, and lessons are not billable to insurance. Call 603-497-2343 or email kathryn@upreachtec.org for current rates. Scholarships are available when funds allow, and families who need help with the cost can apply.
What are the requirements for riding?
Riders must be at least 3 years old, have a cognitive or physical diagnosis from a physician, and weigh 180 lbs or less.
Location
Goffstown, New Hampshire 03045
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.