Angels on Horseback is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Jasper, Georgia, that offers therapeutic riding and equine-facilitated learning for individuals with special needs. The program serves riders across North Georgia, including Pickens, Gilmer, Dawson, and Cherokee counties.
About This Program
Angels on Horseback provides equine-assisted activities designed for individuals with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. The program’s mission centers on encouraging growth through the benefits of horse and human relationships in a structured therapeutic setting.
The program offers therapeutic riding and equine-facilitated learning, with registration materials and rider information available for participants of different ages. Its public materials describe it as a PATH-certified center and a nonprofit horse therapy center based in Jasper.
Services Offered
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-facilitated learning
- Equine-assisted activities
- Volunteer-supported horse programs
Who They Serve
Angels on Horseback may be a good fit for:
- Children with special needs
- Teens with special needs
- Adults with special needs
- Individuals with mental disabilities
- Individuals with physical disabilities
- Individuals with emotional disabilities
Facility and Setting
Angels on Horseback operates in Jasper, Georgia, at 1284 Pendley Circle. The program describes itself as a North Georgia therapeutic riding center serving multiple surrounding counties.
- Jasper, Georgia location
- Nonprofit equine-assisted services center
- Serves North Georgia communities
- PATH-certified center
- Structured therapeutic riding environment
What Makes Them Unique
Angels on Horseback stands out for combining therapeutic riding with equine-facilitated learning in a program focused on riders with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities. Its service area also extends beyond Jasper to multiple North Georgia counties.
The program also emphasizes volunteer involvement and structured rider registration, which supports a more organized experience for families and participants entering therapeutic riding services.