Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center
Loveland, Colorado
Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a 23-acre ranch in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Loveland, Colorado. According to its website, it offers therapeutic horsemanship, physical and occupational therapy that uses equine movement, groups for at-risk youth, a program for people with dementia, and a free program for Veterans. It serves children and adults with disabilities, at-risk youth, seniors with memory loss and Veterans.
- Therapeutic horsemanship (mounted and groundwork lessons)
- Physical and occupational therapy using equine movement, provided by licensed PTs and OTs
- Changing Leads equine-assisted learning groups for youth
- Riding in the Moment program for people with dementia
- Hearts & Horses for Heroes, free for Veterans
- Retreats and outreach
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children and adults with disabilities
- People with cerebral palsy, autism or spinal cord injuries
- At-risk youth ages 5 to 18
- Seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia or memory loss
- Veterans of all eras
More about this center
About the Program
Hearts & Horses says its therapeutic riding lessons, called Therapeutic Horsemanship, are taught by PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors for ages 4 through adult. Its Therapy Services are one-on-one treatment by a licensed physical or occupational therapist, for ages 2 through adult.
Hearts & Horses for Heroes serves Veterans with conditions such as PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma, anxiety or depression, and the center says it is free of charge. Riding in the Moment partners with long-term care facilities in Northern Colorado and also accepts individual participants. Its website reports 670 participants and 31 equines in 2025, and it says it is a premier accredited member of PATH Intl.
History
According to its website, Hearts & Horses was incorporated on January 27, 1997, after volunteers from an earlier local center that had dissolved recruited community help. Classes began that August in leased space at Ellis Ranch. The organization moved to its current ranch in June 1999.
The facility includes two indoor arenas, two outdoor arenas, a round pen and a half-mile sensory trail with 12 stations.
Location
Hearts & Horses is at 163 N Co Rd 29, Loveland, CO 80537, on a ranch in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll?
Each program has its own Participant Intake Form on the Hearts & Horses website. The center says waitlist times vary by program.
How much does it cost?
As listed, therapeutic horsemanship, Changing Leads and Riding in the Moment average $45 per hour, with partial scholarships based on need. Therapy Services carry therapist fees averaging $65 to $80 per hour plus a $28.50 barn fee as listed; the therapists bill Medicaid directly where it applies. The Veterans program is free.
How do I contact the center?
Call (970) 663-4200 or email info@heartsandhorses.org. Program questions can go to programs@heartsandhorses.org.
Location
Loveland, Colorado 80537
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.