Freedom Ride
Orlando, Florida
Freedom Ride, Inc. is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Orlando, Florida, which its website says was established in 1998. It offers therapeutic riding, equine-facilitated learning, equine-assisted psychotherapy and wellness groups for individuals with disabilities and for U.S. veterans. Its website says it was the first Premier Accredited PATH Intl. facility in Central Florida.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Equine-facilitated learning
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy
- Wellness groups
- Individual and group sessions
- Volunteer opportunities
- Individuals with disabilities, ages 5 and up (riding and equine-facilitated learning)
- U.S. veterans
- People with autism, attention deficit disorder or developmental delay
- People with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy
- People who are deaf
- People in mental and behavioral health programs
More about this center
About the Program
Freedom Ride says its riding and equine-facilitated learning programs are for people ages 5 and up with diagnosed cognitive or physical disabilities. Sessions last 45 minutes, can be individual or group, and are taught by a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor with one to three volunteers per rider. Goals are set at the start of each semester.
Its equine-assisted psychotherapy program is ground-based and, according to the website, conducted by a licensed mental health professional with an equine specialist. It is aimed at veterans coping with service-related stress, trauma, anxiety, depression or adjustment challenges, and others facing mental health challenges. Wellness groups serve up to ten veterans or participants from mental and behavioral health programs.
Getting Started
New riders complete the New Rider Registration packet from the Forms tab and return the originals to the office, which then schedules a New Rider Evaluation to match a horse, volunteers and a time slot. A place on the schedule is confirmed only after the evaluation.
As listed on its website, the evaluation costs $75 and riding sessions cost $75 each. Fees for psychotherapy and wellness groups are not published.
Location
Freedom Ride is located at 3919 Bay Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32808, and serves Central Florida.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a new rider?
Return the New Rider Registration packet from the website's Forms tab to the office, which will contact you to schedule an evaluation.
How much does therapeutic riding cost?
As listed, the evaluation and each 45-minute session are $75. Call (407) 293-0411 about other programs.
What ages does Freedom Ride serve?
Riding and equine-facilitated learning are for individuals with disabilities ages 5 and up.
When are sessions held?
The riding page says sessions are held Monday through Friday, though the page's summary text mentions Saturdays. Call (407) 293-0411 or email info@freedomride.com to confirm available times.
Location
Orlando, Florida 32808
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.