Horses for Healing at Sky View Acres
Montrose, Colorado
Horses for Healing at Sky View Acres is a horse facility northwest of Montrose, Colorado, run by Sky View Acres, LLC. Its website lists therapeutic riding, equine assisted learning, riding lessons, school field trips and senior programs. It says it works with people with physical, emotional, developmental and learning challenges.
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine assisted learning (mounted or ground)
- Riding lessons, beginner to intermediate
- School field trips and school outreach visits
- Senior citizen group programs
- Nursing home visits with horses
- Horse boarding
- Children and adults (riding students age 4 to 80+)
- People with autism, ADD or ADHD
- People with developmental delays or learning disabilities
- People with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs, including PTSD
- People with speech or visual impairments
- People with multiple sclerosis or arthritis
- School groups and seniors
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, therapeutic riding is offered for people with physical or emotional challenges, and the site says riders may gain flexibility, balance, strength, confidence and self-esteem. Equine assisted learning is described as an educational approach to building life skills through work with horses, done mounted or on the ground.
The site describes riding lessons that cover horse psychology, handling, grooming and tack fitting, and says it specializes in helping riders return after time off. Field trips, school visits, senior outings and nursing home visits are also listed.
The Horses and Staff
The program is led by Janice, who the site says has helped people with horsemanship for close to twenty years. Her listed credentials include Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, and a B.S. in Animal Science from Colorado State University. The site says the facility is registered as a PATH Intl. Member Center.
Location
The center is at 58380 Jig Road, Montrose, CO 81403, about 15 minutes northwest of Montrose. The website gives directions west off Highway 50 onto Jay Jay Road, then onto Jig Road. Its site lists Montrose, Grand Junction, Delta, Cedaredge, Ridgway, Telluride and Gunnison among the areas it serves.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
The website offers a free evaluation, requested through its contact page. You can also call (970) 775-8765 or email janice@skyviewacres.com.
What ages does it work with?
The site says riding students range from age 4 through adults over 80.
How much do sessions cost?
Call (970) 775-8765 to ask about current rates; see our guide to equine therapy costs for general ranges.
Does it offer hippotherapy?
Its website does not list hippotherapy or services led by licensed physical, occupational or speech therapists. Its programs are therapeutic riding, equine assisted learning and lessons.
Location
Montrose, Colorado 81403
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.