Horse Play, Inc.
Tullahoma, Tennessee
Horse Play, Inc. is a Tennessee 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Tullahoma that offers therapeutic riding and horsemanship for children with special needs. It serves children ages 4 through 18 from Coffee County and surrounding counties, and its programs are free to participants.
- Therapeutic riding lessons
- Horsemanship mentoring
- Children ages 4 to 18
- Children with special needs
- Children with autism
- Children with Down syndrome
- Children with cerebral palsy
- Children with ADD
- Older children with emotional challenges
More about this center
About the Program
Therapeutic riding is a weekly one-hour lesson led by a PATH International instructor. Sessions run for 8 weeks, with up to four children per session. Each rider has a trained horse leader and one or two trained side walkers as needed. Activities may include games, trail rides and grooming, with goals such as mobility, balance, coordination and social growth.
The horsemanship program is for older children with emotional challenges. It pairs a child with a mentor and a horse in weekly one-hour sessions covering grooming, tacking, leading and horse handling, along with lessons on horse behavior and body language. It is led by a certified PATH International instructor.
Horse Play says it follows PATH Intl. standards for safety, training, equipment and instruction. All programs are free and funded by donations from the community, local businesses and individuals.
The Horses and Staff
Hollie Holder is the program director and a certified PATH International instructor. The staff page also lists Terri Carter as volunteer coordinator and Angie Lilienthal as equine schooling coordinator.
The organization owns 2 horses and leases 6 others.
Volunteering
More than 70 community volunteers help run the program. Volunteers must be 12 or older, and roles include working directly with the students, horse care, barn help, groundskeeping, special projects, special events, marketing and fundraising.
History
Horse Play was founded in 1997 with 4 children and borrowed horses and now serves more than 50 children.
Location
Horse Play, Inc. is at 815 Westside Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 393, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
The 17-acre property has the covered John Freeman Riding Arena, a stable with eight stalls and a tack shed, a sensory trail, five turnout pastures, restrooms and an administration building. The program serves Coffee County and surrounding counties.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much does it cost?
Horse Play says all of its programs are free to participants. They are funded by community donations.
What ages does Horse Play serve?
Therapeutic riding is for children ages 4 to 18 with special needs. The horsemanship program is for older children with emotional challenges.
How do I enroll my child?
Call 931-222-4159 or email horseplayincorporated@gmail.com to ask about enrollment and upcoming sessions.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Volunteers must be 12 or older and can help with the students, horse care, barn work, events, marketing and fundraising.
Location
Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388
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.