Inspire Equine Therapy Program
Clearwater, Florida
Inspire Equine Therapy Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Clearwater, Florida. It offers adaptive riding, carriage driving and equine-facilitated learning for teens and adults with disabilities, along with a free program for veterans and activities for seniors.
- Adaptive riding lessons
- Carriage driving
- Equine-facilitated learning (life skills)
- Free veterans program (Freedom Heroes and Equines)
- Equine activities for seniors
- Adaptive equestrian team (Special Olympics Florida)
- Teens with disabilities
- Adults with disabilities
- Veterans, including those with PTSD
- Seniors in local senior living communities
More about this center
About the Program
According to its nonprofit filings, the program offers recreational riding and carriage driving lessons for people with special needs, taught by PATH Intl. certified instructors. Riders on its adaptive equestrian team compete in Special Olympics Florida events for Pinellas County. Learn more about therapeutic riding.
A 2020 filing describes weekly half-hour lessons for participants with conditions including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, PTSD and traumatic brain injury. A 2021 Central Florida Ag News profile said participants are generally 10 and older.
Veterans and Seniors
The Freedom Heroes and Equines Program is free for veterans, according to its filings, and includes carriage driving, an 8-week horsemanship course and participant-led personal growth sessions. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
The program also partners with local senior living communities to bring equine-assisted activities to older adults, according to its filings.
History
The organization received its IRS tax exemption in 2016. Founder Melissa Yarbrough, a board-certified behavior analyst and PATH-certified riding instructor, started it after about 20 years of teaching, according to a 2021 news profile. Its most recent filing lists Molly Longmire as executive director.
Location
The program is at 1743 Doncaster Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764. A 2021 profile described the property as 12 acres in southeastern Clearwater and said riders come from across the Tampa Bay area.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
Call (727) 348-7104 to ask about enrollment. A 2021 profile said there is usually a waitlist and that many participants are referred by doctors or other agencies.
How much does it cost?
Fees for adaptive riding are not published, so call (727) 348-7104 to ask. The veterans program is free, according to the organization's filings. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
When do sessions run?
A 2021 profile said sessions run from September to December and from January to June. Confirm the current schedule with the program.
Location
Clearwater, Florida 33764
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.