My Heroes
Fort Collins, Colorado
My Heroes is an independent practice offering physical, occupational and speech therapy using equine movement, plus adaptive riding. Its Fort Collins program runs at Colorado State University's Temple Grandin Equine Center, and it also has a program at Chastain Horse Park in Atlanta. It serves children age 2 and up and adults.
- Physical therapy using equine movement
- Occupational therapy using equine movement
- Speech-language therapy using equine movement (Colorado location only)
- Adaptive riding lessons
- Children age 2 and up
- Adults
- People with autism or developmental delay
- People with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome or brain injury
- People with stroke, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, My Heroes began in 2005 at Chastain Horse Park in Atlanta and added a Colorado State University program in 2011. CSU describes the Temple Grandin Equine Center's arena as climate-controlled.
Its therapy is what many call hippotherapy. The site says licensed physical, occupational or speech therapists use the horse's movement as one of many clinical tools, much of a session may be unmounted, and it does not teach riding skills. Adaptive riding lessons are separate recreational riding for people with special needs.
The Horses and Staff
The website lists founder Brent Applegate, PT, along with occupational therapists, a speech-language pathologist, therapy assistants and PATH Intl. certified therapeutic riding instructors on its CSU team.
Getting Started
Families start with an online registration form, then staff follow up. Sessions last one hour, usually weekly at the same time. Riders need closed-toe shoes and a certified helmet, which My Heroes can provide.
Location
The Fort Collins program is at the Temple Grandin Equine Center, 725 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80523. My Heroes' home office is at 316 S Washington Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521, and its Atlanta program is at Chastain Horse Park, 4371 Powers Ferry Rd NW.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much does a session cost?
The CSU program FAQ lists $155 per one-hour session, covering therapist and barn fees. It mentions reduced rates and accepts FSA and HSA payments. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Does insurance or Medicaid cover it?
Sessions are billed as outpatient PT, OT or speech therapy, so coverage depends on your plan. The program says it has accepted Colorado Medicaid since July 2025 and works through Foothills Gateway (Larimer County) and Envision (Weld County).
Is My Heroes part of Colorado State University?
No. The Temple Grandin Equine Center describes My Heroes Therapy as an independent therapeutic partner that provides therapy at its Fort Collins facility.
How do I contact them?
Call 678-984-7774 or email brentapplegate@myheroestherapy.com. The website also has a registration form for the CSU program.
Location
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523
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.