Jacobs’ Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center
Hahira, Georgia
Jacobs' Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Hahira, Georgia, offering therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. Its website says riders may start at age 4. It also runs Equine Services 4 Heroes for active duty military and veterans.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- School day riding program
- After-school and Saturday groups
- Equine Services 4 Heroes (military and veterans)
- Military dependent program
- Special Olympics horse shows
- Children with special needs (age 4+)
- Adults
- People with physical or mental disabilities
- Area school students
- Active duty military
- Veterans and Wounded Warriors
- Children of active duty military
More about this center
About the Program
According to its GuideStar profile, the center has operated since 1999 and serves South Georgia, including Lowndes, Berrien, Cook, Lanier, Brooks, Echols and Tift counties. Its GAgives profile says it grew from 4 riders a week to about 70, with therapeutic riding offered during the school day for students from 13 schools as well as after-school and Saturday groups.
GAgives says the center has two PATH Certified Riding Instructors and an instructor certified as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, so it can work with a rider's mental health provider. GuideStar lists affiliation with PATH Intl. The website also lists Special Olympics horse shows and other events for riders.
Military and Veteran Riders
GAgives says the center is about 7 miles from Moody Air Force Base. GuideStar says Equine Services 4 Heroes serves area military members harmed physically or mentally during deployment and may include veterans and Wounded Warriors. It also lists a program for special needs children of active duty military. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
Getting Started
Its Applications and Policies page lists 30-minute lessons at $30.00, preferably paid weekly by cash or check, and says some special needs students may qualify for scholarships. It also posts rider and volunteer forms and weather, weight and clothing policies.
To ask about openings, call (229) 794-1188 or email leslie_j@hotmail.com. GuideStar lists Leslie Jacobs as director.
Location
Jacobs' Ladder is at 5866 Bradford Rd. N, Hahira, GA 31632, in Lowndes County near Valdosta.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
What ages does Jacobs' Ladder serve?
Its website says children as young as 4 may participate, and adults are also served.
How much does riding cost?
As listed on its website, 30-minute lessons are $30.00, and some special needs students may qualify for scholarships.
How do I get started?
Call (229) 794-1188 or email leslie_j@hotmail.com. Rider forms are on the website's Applications and Policies page.
Location
Hahira, Georgia 31632
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.