Hand, Hoof and Heart
Acworth, Georgia
Hand, Hoof and Heart (HHH Equine Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mailing address in Acworth, Georgia, and a 15-acre farm in Cherokee County. It offers therapeutic riding, therapeutic horsemanship and equine assisted learning, plus summer camps and a garden club. Its website says its programs are geared toward students with cognitive disabilities, anxiety or low self-esteem.
- Therapeutic riding (private and semi-private lessons)
- Therapeutic horsemanship
- Equine assisted learning
- Summer camps
- Homegrown Garden Club (8-week program)
- Children and adults, ages 3 and up
- Students with cognitive disabilities
- Students with anxiety or low self-esteem
- Students who would not thrive in a typical lesson program
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, the program began in 2013 in Marietta as an equestrian club with The MDE School, with four riders, two horses and one instructor. In October 2021 it moved to 15 acres of farmland in Cherokee County. The site now lists 46 students, 11 horses and 7 staff members.
Therapeutic riding students ride once a week in hour-long private or semi-private lessons (two students at most), with the same instructor and a team of one to three volunteers. The site says instructors are PATH certified or working toward certification. Therapeutic horsemanship combines weekly mounted and unmounted work, and equine assisted learning focuses on ground work.
Getting Started
The website lists therapeutic riding as currently waitlisted. Families start with a one-time evaluation lesson. The FAQ says the program cannot currently accommodate riders with physical disabilities safely but can refer families to other programs in the area.
Fees as listed: $100 for the evaluation lesson, $85 per lesson, or $300 for a monthly package. Riding is not covered by insurance, and the FAQ lists agencies that may help with funding. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Volunteering
Volunteers help in lessons alongside instructors. The website says volunteers must be 13 or older, with exceptions based on experience.
Location
Mailing address: 3363 Wheeler Drive, Acworth, GA 30102. The farm is in Cherokee County; no farm address is published.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll in therapeutic riding?
Riding is currently waitlisted. Families schedule a one-time evaluation lesson; program info, scheduling and tours go through kpolk@handhoofheart.org.
What ages does Hand, Hoof and Heart serve?
Students can start as young as 3, and the FAQ says there is no maximum age. The weight limit is 200 lbs.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed: $100 for the evaluation lesson, $85 per lesson, or a $300 monthly package. Riding is not covered by insurance.
Does it offer hippotherapy?
The FAQ describes hippotherapy as a therapy session led by a licensed therapist and therapeutic riding as an adaptive sport taught by riding instructors. Hippotherapy is not among the programs the website lists.
Location
Acworth, Georgia 30102
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.