Hoofbeats for Hope, LLC
Lexington, Oklahoma
Hoofbeats For Hope is a therapeutic riding program on a farm on Slaughterville Road in Lexington, Oklahoma. It offers equine-assisted activity sessions year round for youth and adults with special needs, starting at age four. Sessions are led by a PATH Intl. certified instructor, according to its website.
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted activity sessions (about 45 minutes)
- Year-round scheduling
- Volunteer opportunities as lead walkers and side walkers
- Children and adults ages 4 and up
- Cerebral palsy and spina bifida
- Autism and Down syndrome
- Developmental delays and learning disabilities
- Attention deficit disorder
- Emotional and cognitive issues
- Stroke and traumatic brain injury
More about this center
About the Program
Hoofbeats For Hope describes its work as therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for kids and adults with special needs. Sessions last about 45 minutes and are led by a PATH Intl. certified instructor, with volunteers working as horse leaders and sidewalkers.
Each session is tailored to the rider's tolerance and goals, with an emphasis on strength and communication. The center treats grooming, leading, communicating with the horse and round pen work as just as important as riding, and riders, families, instructors and volunteers help set goals together.
The farm is home to a herd of horses along with a donkey, cats and dogs.
Getting Started
The center says it decides whether to accept each rider based on whether it can safely serve that person's level of mobility, given its horses, volunteers and equipment. New riders complete the HB Rider Packet, which includes a health history signed by a doctor and a release form, and return it before the first session. After acceptance, riders need a physician evaluation each year.
As listed on its website, lessons are $45 for a single 45-minute session, or $315 for a prepaid packet of eight lessons that includes one free lesson. To schedule, contact Susan Patten at (405) 650-6175 or Carrie Hare at (405) 615-7191.
Volunteering
Volunteers serve as lead walkers, who guide the horse and keep a calm, steady pace, or side walkers, who walk beside the rider to give physical support and encouragement. Volunteers fill out an application and return it before their first session. Susan Patten or Carrie Hare can answer questions.
Location
Hoofbeats For Hope is on a farm at 8900 Slaughterville Rd, Lexington, OK 73051, in the Slaughterville area.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do we start riding at Hoofbeats For Hope?
Call Susan Patten at (405) 650-6175 or Carrie Hare at (405) 615-7191, then complete the rider packet, including a health history signed by a doctor, and return it before the first session.
What ages does the program serve?
Sessions are open to youth and adults ages four and up. The center considers whether it can safely serve each rider's level of mobility when deciding on acceptance.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed on its website, a single 45-minute lesson is $45 and a prepaid packet of eight lessons is $315, which includes one free lesson.
When are sessions held?
The center says sessions are scheduled year round. Call Susan Patten or Carrie Hare to set an appointment.
Location
Lexington, Oklahoma 73051
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.