New Horizon Ranch
Rantoul, Kansas
New Horizon Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding center in Rantoul, Kansas. Its website says it has served individuals since 2007 and lists therapeutic riding, programs for veterans and seniors, equine-assisted psychotherapy and summer camps. Its therapeutic riding program serves riders of all ages with physical, cognitive, social, emotional and learning disabilities.
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy with a licensed mental health professional
- Veterans groundwork and riding
- Silver Saddles for senior adults
- Summer day camps
- Giddy Up & Read literacy program with miniature horses
- Mini Lessons with Minis (mobile, non-riding, for schools)
- COLT leadership and team building for organizations
- Children and adults with physical, cognitive, social, emotional and learning disabilities
- Veterans and their families
- Senior adults
- At-risk youth and disengaged learners
- Struggling readers
- Schools
- Companies and organizations
More about this center
About the Program
New Horizon Ranch lists therapeutic riding as its core program and says its riding instructors are PATH Intl. certified. The website does not state that the center itself is PATH Intl. accredited.
The ranch also runs groundwork and riding for veterans and their families, including support for reintegration into civilian life, and a Silver Saddles program for senior adults. Its equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions are co-facilitated by an equine specialist and a licensed mental health professional, according to the site.
Education and Community Programs
Several programs are non-riding. Mini Lessons with Minis brings miniature horses to schools, and a character education program led by an equine specialist and a licensed teacher is aimed at at-risk youth and disengaged learners. Giddy Up & Read combines classroom learning, riding and reading to miniature horses to support struggling readers. COLT offers leadership and team building for companies and organizations.
Summer day camps are for campers with and without special needs. The ranch holds fundraising events, including its annual More Than a Pony Ride fundraiser, and lists a Spring Round Up and Summer Camp for 2026.
Location
New Horizon Ranch is at 1526 Vermont Road, Rantoul, KS 66079, in eastern Kansas. Mini Lessons with Minis is a mobile program that visits schools.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll or join a waitlist?
The website does not describe an enrollment or waitlist process. Call (913) 620-2788 or use the contact form on newhorizonranch.org to ask about openings.
What does it cost?
Call (913) 620-2788 to ask about current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for typical ranges.
What ages does New Horizon Ranch serve?
The website says its programs serve individuals of all ages. It also runs a Silver Saddles program specifically for senior adults.
Is New Horizon Ranch a nonprofit?
Yes. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer lists New Horizon Ranch Inc as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax exemption granted in 2007.
Location
Rantoul, Kansas 66079
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.