White Fawn Farm
Thompson's Station, Tennessee
White Fawn Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Thompson's Station, Tennessee, that also uses the name Take the Reins at White Fawn Farm. It offers therapeutic riding, therapeutic carriage driving and equine-assisted learning, with participants working with horses on the ground, on horseback or from a carriage. Its stated mission is to enrich the lives of families dealing with special needs and other life challenges.
- Therapeutic riding
- Therapeutic carriage driving
- Equine-assisted learning
- Group lessons (up to 4 riders)
- Private lessons
- Summer programs
- People with disabilities and special needs
- People with learning disabilities
- People with physical weakness or limitations
- People with social difficulties
- People living with depression or anxiety
- People with life-threatening illnesses
- Families of participants
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, sessions are individualized and led by trained instructors who follow professional guidelines, with trained volunteers matched to each participant. Lessons run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The farm has a covered, lighted arena, which allows weekday lessons into the early evening and fewer cancellations for light rain.
The Programs page lists benefits such as self-esteem and confidence, muscle tone, gross and fine motor skills, stamina and vocalization.
Getting Started
New participants complete an application covering abilities, goals and health history, along with confidentiality, photo and liability releases. Anyone with a diagnosed disability or special need also provides a physician's medical history and release. The last step is a $50 in-person evaluation with an instructor, and that fee can be applied to the first lessons purchased.
As listed, group lessons are $50 each or $250 for five, and private and carriage driving lessons are $75 each or $375 for five. Fees are due before each set of lessons begins, packages are to be used within three months, and the farm asks for at least 2 hours' notice to cancel (24 hours preferred). A limited number of scholarships are available, and families who need help with the cost can ask about them.
The Horses and Staff
The Meet the Herd page lists five horses: Makayla, a Welsh Cob who started the farm's carriage driving; Jackson, a Morgan/Friesian cross; JR, a Quarter Horse; and two miniature horses, Dakota and Montana Red.
Cheryl Farrar is the executive director and president. Jerry Clement, former executive director of Take the Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, serves on the board.
History
The program traces its roots to Spirit Oaks Ranch, which Cheryl and Randy Farrar ran in California from 2002 until they moved to middle Tennessee in 2011. In 2018 the founders of Take the Reins, a therapeutic riding center about a mile away, decided to retire and offered to transfer their horses, riders, staff and volunteers to White Fawn Farm, and the board agreed to combine the two centers.
Location
White Fawn Farm is at 3743 Bear Creek Road, Thompson's Station, Tennessee 37179. Volunteers can sign up through the form on the farm's website.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do we sign up for lessons?
Complete the participant application (plus a physician's release for anyone with a diagnosed disability), then schedule a $50 in-person evaluation with an instructor. Email cheryl@whitefawnfarm.org with questions.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed, group lessons are $50 each or $250 for five, and private or carriage driving lessons are $75 each or $375 for five. A limited number of scholarships are available. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
When are lessons held?
The farm lists lessons on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in its covered, lighted arena.
Location
Thompson's Station, Tennessee 37179
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.