Eagle Mount Bozeman
Bozeman, Montana
Eagle Mount Bozeman is a 501(c)(3) adaptive recreation nonprofit in Bozeman, Montana, and its Horsemanship program is one of several it runs. The program offers mounted and ground lessons, taught by PATH Intl. certified instructors, for people of all ages with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities and for young people with cancer.
- Mounted lessons (private or group)
- Ground lessons
- Destination lessons for qualifying visitors
- Riding simulator
- Year-round riding with a heated indoor arena
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children and adults with physical disabilities
- People with developmental disabilities
- People with cognitive disabilities
- Young people with cancer
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, mounted lessons are tailored to each rider and focus on strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Ground lessons cover showmanship, trust, confidence and bonding with the horse. Destination lessons, mounted or ground, are available for qualifying visitors who don't live in the Bozeman area. This is the center's therapeutic riding program.
The program also has Blackjack, described by KBZK/KPAX as Montana's first Racewood dressage mechanical horse. According to the program's director, it gives riders feedback on their balance, the pressure they use on the horse and their rein use.
The Horses, Staff and Facility
The staff page lists Horsemanship Director Claire Brunner, a PATH Intl. Certified Horsemanship Instructor, and instructor Carol Johnson, a PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructor, along with a barn assistant and a horsemanship assistant.
The herd page lists seven horses, including Quarter Horses, Appendix horses, a Percheron and an American Miniature, plus two donkeys.
Lessons take place at the Cyndi Fonda Therapeutic Riding Complex on Eagle Mount's 40-acre campus. Eagle Mount describes the complex as a PATH International Premier Accredited facility. It has a heated indoor arena, an outdoor arena, a covered round pen, a mounting ramp and electronic lift, a viewing room for families and a fenced trail system used seven months of the year.
Getting Started and Volunteering
New riders complete Eagle Mount's participant application and waivers, then schedule a half-hour assessment that determines the best lesson type. Assessments are held most Mondays from 3 to 5 pm, and space is limited.
Eagle Mount says it doesn't turn anyone away because of cost. For current rates, contact the horsemanship staff at (406) 220-6681 or horsemanship@eaglemount.org.
Most volunteers serve as horse leaders and sidewalkers in lessons, about an hour and a half a week, and help is also needed with barn chores and facility upkeep. No horse experience is needed, and training is provided.
Location
Eagle Mount Bozeman is at 6901 Goldenstein Lane, Bozeman, MT 59715. The horsemanship program is based at the Cyndi Fonda Therapeutic Riding Complex on the organization's campus.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for horsemanship lessons?
Complete the participant application and waivers on Eagle Mount's website, then email horsemanship@eaglemount.org to schedule a half-hour assessment. Space is limited.
Who can take part?
Eagle Mount's programs are for people of all ages with physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities and for young people with cancer.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (406) 220-6681 or email horsemanship@eaglemount.org for current rates. Eagle Mount says it doesn't turn anyone away because of cost.
Can riders take lessons in winter?
Yes. Eagle Mount offers riding year-round and has a heated indoor arena. Contact the horsemanship staff for current session dates.
Location
Bozeman, Montana 59715
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.