Kent Association of Riding Therapy (KART)
Worton, Maryland
The Kent Association of Riding Therapy, known as KART, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Kent County, Maryland, founded in 1984 according to its website. It offers therapeutic riding and other equine-related activities for children and adults with disabilities, with sessions held at Worthmore Equestrian Center in Worton.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Equine-related activities
- Horse care and grooming
- Classroom instruction
- Wheelchair lift transfers for mounting
- Horse visits to seniors and Camp Fairlee
- Children with disabilities
- Adults with disabilities
- People with autism
- People with depression
- People who have had a stroke
- People with dementia
- Kent County Public Schools students
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About the Program
KART says its mission is to help children and adults with disabilities grow socially and developmentally through therapeutic riding and equine-related activities. Participants also groom and care for horses and take part in classroom instruction, according to Kent County's resource listing.
KART works with Kent County Public Schools and community groups including Camp Fairlee, Horizon and Christian Academy, according to its website. A parent testimonial on its website describes a nonverbal autistic student who has ridden with KART through a school language support class since pre-K.
The Horses and Staff
KART says it is a Premier Member of PATH Intl. It lists Daphne Young as executive director and Marco Belperio, Jennifer Wayne and Pam Kuster as PATH Intl. certified instructors. Its horses include Micah, a Haflinger in the program since 2007 who is used with a mechanical lift for wheelchair transfers and visits seniors who cannot come to the farm, and two retired racehorses, Brutus and Pride.
Volunteering
KART relies on volunteers and invites people to get in touch through its website, by email or by phone. It also raises funds through community events such as the Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon and 5K.
Location
KART holds its program at Worthmore Equestrian Center, 11570 Still Pond Rd, Worton, MD 21678. Its mailing address is PO Box 126, Worton, MD 21678. It serves Kent County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Bridges at Worthmore, a separate nonprofit, also runs programs at the same farm.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Contact it at (410) 870-5596 or kentridingtherapy@gmail.com to ask about openings.
How much does it cost?
Call (410) 870-5596 to ask about current rates. Our guide to equine therapy costs explains typical pricing.
Who can participate?
KART serves children and adults with disabilities, including autism, depression, stroke and dementia, according to its website. Call (410) 870-5596 to ask about age requirements.
Is KART the same as Bridges at Worthmore?
No. They are separate nonprofits that both use Worthmore Equestrian Center, and some instructors work with both.
Location
Worton, Maryland 21678
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.