GRIT Therapeutic Horsemanship
Flint, Texas
GRIT Therapeutic Horsemanship is a riding program on a 10-acre farm in Flint, Texas, which its website describes as a non-profit organization. It offers adaptive and therapeutic riding, lessons for able-bodied and neurotypical riders, and groundwork and horsemanship. The center says it serves riders of all ability levels and specializes in invisible disabilities such as learning and mental health disabilities.
- Adaptive and therapeutic riding
- Riding lessons for able-bodied and neurotypical riders
- Groundwork and horsemanship
- Individual, semiprivate and group sessions
- Invitation-only show team
- Equine facilitated psychotherapy through partner Scothaus Counseling and Assessment
- Riders with significant special needs
- Riders with invisible disabilities, such as learning and mental health disabilities
- Able-bodied and neurotypical riders
- Students of Tyler ISD's Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs
More about this center
About the Program
GRIT stands for Growth, Resilience, Independence and Tenacity. The center says its goal is to build autonomy and independence through horsemanship. Lessons cover tacking, grooming, bathing, groundwork and general horse care as well as time in the saddle, and each session is shaped around the rider's own goals.
Its website lists a partnership with Tyler ISD's Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs, where GRIT provides therapeutic riding for students. It also lists Scothaus Counseling and Assessment as a partner offering equine-assisted psychotherapy, with inquiries made through GRIT.
The Horses and Staff
Founder and executive director Kat Scott is listed as a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. Lainie Lasseter is listed as a part-time instructor and substitute.
The farm has a lighted arena, round pen, small cross-country area, small barn, paddocks, pastures and an office with a bathroom and kitchenette.
Volunteering
GRIT says volunteers help in sessions, with facility management, crafting and office work. To volunteer, email director@grittherapeutic.com.
Location
GRIT Therapeutic Horsemanship is at 17409 County Road 1100, Flint, TX 75762. According to its website, the farm sits off TX-155, just south of Loop 49, near The Blue Store.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed on its website, individual 60-minute sessions are $75 per hour billed weekly, or $280 for four lessons billed monthly. Semiprivate sessions are listed at $65 per hour and group sessions at $60 per hour, though the center notes these may not always be available. See our guide to equine therapy costs for context.
Does GRIT only work with riders who have disabilities?
No. The center says it serves riders of all ability levels, including able-bodied and neurotypical riders.
Does GRIT offer hippotherapy?
Its website does not list hippotherapy. Equine facilitated psychotherapy is offered through its partner, Scothaus Counseling and Assessment.
How do I get started?
Email the center at director@grittherapeutic.com; its website does not list a phone number. Ask about current openings and session availability.
Location
Flint, Texas 75762
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.