HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center
Franklinville, New Jersey
HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center (H.O.P.E., "Where Horses Open Peoples Eyes") is a riding center in Franklinville, New Jersey, run as an LLC. According to its website, it offers equine-assisted activities for riders of all ages and abilities, taught by PATH Intl. Certified Instructors, along with personal riding instruction, group sessions and a home school equine studies program.
- Private and semi-private equine-assisted activity sessions
- Personal riding instruction, year-round
- Equine Studies Home Schooling Program for ages 6-18 (spring and fall)
- Group sessions for wellness and team-building days
- Volunteer opportunities
- Riders of all ages and abilities
- Children and adults with special needs
- Athletes looking to improve their riding
- Businesses, schools and day programs
- Home-schooled students ages 6-18
More about this center
About the Program
The center says its sessions support physical, emotional and cognitive growth. Each new rider starts with an evaluation, and progress is tracked with monthly goal charts. Sessions are private or semi-private. If you are comparing options, see our guide on how to choose a center.
The Equine Studies Home Schooling Program is an 8-week course held in the spring and fall that covers horse care and horse-related careers. It is split into Group A (ages 6-11) and Group B (ages 12-17), with up to 12 students per semester. The center also runs group sessions for businesses, schools and day programs, tailored to each group's goals.
The Horses and Staff
Owner Jackie Iannacone earned her PATH Intl. instructor certification in 2019. Her bio says she began working in farm and barn management in 2001, taught high school for more than 10 years, and served as equine therapy director for a nonprofit working with veterans before leaving teaching in 2022 to run the program full time. Chris Menold earned her PATH Intl. certification in 2012 and spent 26 years as a special education teacher. Read more about PATH Intl. certification.
The website lists six horses: Winnie and Zipper (American Quarter Horses), Levi (a Paint), Scarlett (a Foundation Quarter Horse), Squirt (a 12.1-hand pony) and Trixie (a miniature pony on long-term lease).
Volunteering
The center says no experience is needed to volunteer and that it needs weekly and daily volunteers. Contact the center by phone or email to sign up.
Location
HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center is at 405 Blackwood Ave., Franklinville, NJ 08322, in Gloucester County in southern New Jersey.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How does a new rider get started?
Each new rider begins with an evaluation. Call 856-503-9140 or email hopetrc@yahoo.com to arrange one.
How much do sessions cost?
As listed on the center's website, a 30-minute private or semi-private session is $45, personal training is $45 for 30 minutes or $80 for 50 minutes, and the Equine Studies program is $275 per student. Group session prices vary. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
What ages does the Equine Studies program accept?
The website lists it for ages 6-18, split into Group A (ages 6-11) and Group B (ages 12-17), with up to 12 students per semester.
Does the center offer hippotherapy?
The center describes its sessions as equine-assisted activities and riding instruction. Ask the center directly about your goals before enrolling.
Location
Franklinville, New Jersey 08322
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.