Horse SenseAbility at Wildstar Farm
Sherborn, Massachusetts
Horse SenseAbility is a nonprofit therapeutic riding and horsemanship center at Wildstar Farm in Sherborn, Massachusetts, run by Wildstar Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapy, Inc., a 501(c)(3). According to its website, it works with children and young adults who are underserved, at risk or have special needs.
- Therapeutic riding and horsemanship
- Occupational therapy on horseback (hippotherapy)
- City to Saddle free summer camp
- Horse Tales reading and riding program
- Wildstar Wranglers vocational program
- Hugo's Pony Club preschool program
- Children and young adults
- Autistic youth
- People with physical disabilities
- Youth with social, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs
- Children from underserved communities
- Preschoolers ages 2 to 5
More about this center
About the Program
The center lists six core programs. Therapeutic riding and horsemanship includes mounted and unmounted lessons. Occupational therapy on horseback (hippotherapy) is provided by a licensed occupational therapist on staff who is listed as a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist.
City to Saddle is a free one-week summer camp for children from underserved communities, and Horse Tales is a one-week summer reading and riding program for children entering grades 4 to 6. Wildstar Wranglers teaches job skills to young adults with autism, and Hugo's Pony Club for ages 2 to 5 centers on a Shetland pony named Hugo.
The Horses and Staff
According to its About page, Polly Kornblith launched Horse SenseAbility in 2018 and is its executive director. Several instructors are listed as Massachusetts and PATH Intl. certified. The website says the center is a PATH Intl. Center Member.
The farm has a 60' x 200' indoor ring, a 60' x 120' outdoor ring, a nature trail and a heated, air-conditioned multi-purpose room.
Location
Wildstar Farm, 16 Nason Hill Lane, Sherborn, MA 01770. The center suggests entering its name, not the address, into GPS.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll?
For riding, OT and Wranglers, families complete the online Participant Packet, review the Participant Manual, schedule a farm tour and submit a Physician Statement. Summer and preschool programs use a separate online form.
How much does it cost?
The center posts its fee schedule on its Participate page, and pre-payment is required once a participant is scheduled. Families can ask the Executive Director about financial assistance. Call (508) 744-6774 for current rates.
Does it take insurance?
It does not bill insurance directly but provides receipts for riding and horsemanship lessons that families can submit for reimbursement.
What if we miss a lesson?
Participant cancellations are not refunded or made up. If the center cancels, a refund is issued, and it closes when Dover-Sherborn Public Schools cancel or delay for weather.
Location
Sherborn, Massachusetts 01770
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.