Harmony Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center
Rathdrum, Idaho
Harmony Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center is a nonprofit in Rathdrum, Idaho, operated by Harmony Ranch Inc. Its website says it has offered therapeutic riding in North Idaho since 2004 for community members with mental and physical disabilities.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Equine-assisted activities
- Riding activities such as barrel racing practice and basketball on horseback
- Volunteer opportunities
- People with physical disabilities
- People with mental disabilities
- People with mobility, self-control or communication difficulties
- Communities of Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Rathdrum
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, Harmony Ranch was started by local people including mothers, teachers, caregivers and therapists. It describes the riding program as building balance, strength and flexibility, combined with a sense of accomplishment, and says equine-assisted activities build communication, self-esteem, teamwork and problem solving.
The site says the program has PATH International certified instructors. It does not state that the center itself holds PATH Intl. accreditation, and it does not list hippotherapy. Photos on the site show riders practicing barrel racing and playing basketball on horseback.
The Horses and Staff
The website lists Diana Christine Clemons as the contact and says the center is operated by a small staff and a group of volunteers. A 2024 Coeur d'Alene Press article said Clemons had managed the ranch's riding program for 20 years and designs activities adaptable to each rider's needs. The same article covered a visit by Camp Chrysalis, with campers riding horses including Rodeo, Heiress and Jubilee.
Volunteering
Harmony Ranch says it relies on a team of regular and part-time volunteers. Volunteer tasks it mentions range from grooming and stable mucking to office work and weed control. People interested can reach out through the contact form on its website.
Location
Harmony Ranch is in Rathdrum, Idaho, in Kootenai County. Its website names Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Rathdrum as the communities it serves. The street address is not published on its website, so call (208) 819-2603 for directions.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for riding at Harmony Ranch?
The website does not describe an enrollment process or waitlist. Call (208) 819-2603 or use the contact form on harmony-ranch.org to ask about openings.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (208) 819-2603 to ask about current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for general context.
Is Harmony Ranch a nonprofit?
Yes. IRS data shown on Philanthropy.org lists Harmony Ranch (EIN 20-2718807) in Rathdrum as an active 501(c)(3) public charity, tax-exempt since 2006.
Does Harmony Ranch offer hippotherapy?
Its website describes therapeutic horseback riding and does not mention hippotherapy. Ask the center directly if you are looking for therapist-led services.
Location
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858
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.