Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy
Paducah, Kentucky
Cassidy's Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Paducah, Kentucky. According to its website, its mission is to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities while interacting with a horse. The main program is therapeutic riding, which the website says is taught in eight-week sessions.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Eight-week riding sessions
- Hoofs -n- Boots summer camp
- Volunteer program with scheduled orientations
- Individuals with disabilities
- Riders with learning or cognitive disabilities
- Riders with emotional or psychological disabilities
- Riders with impaired mobility
More about this center
About the Program
Cassidy's Cause was founded in 2013 by Mike Falconite, Angie Jackson and Dara Triplett, and is named in honor of Cassidy Triplett. The website says the facility sits on 22 acres of pasture.
The program page lists riding skills such as mounting and dismounting and sitting with proper posture, with advanced riders working on riding without stirrups, riding independently and cantering. The program page says sessions last eight weeks; the 2026 calendar lists six sessions running from January 5 through November 20, with dates that vary in length.
The Horses and Staff
The staff page lists Angie Jackson as executive director and co-founder and Dara Triplett as program director and co-founder. It lists four staff members as PATH Intl. instructors, including Dara Triplett and volunteer coordinator Christy Van Cleve, and also lists an ABA therapist. The site does not state that the center itself holds PATH Intl. accreditation.
Volunteering
According to its website, the center relies mainly on charitable contributions and fundraisers. Its 2026 calendar lists volunteer orientations at 5:30 PM on five dates, along with community fundraising events.
Location
Cassidy's Cause lists its mailing address as 6075 Clinton Road, Paducah, KY 42001. The website describes a 22-acre property with pastures.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
According to the website, families can complete a participant application, which includes a health history, or call (270) 554-4040 to enroll in the next session.
How much does riding cost?
It offers an online page for paying rider fees and tuition. Call (270) 554-4040 to ask about current costs and participant sponsorship.
How long are sessions?
The program page says sessions last eight weeks, though session dates on the 2026 calendar vary in length. Check the center's online calendar or call (270) 554-4040 for current dates.
How can I volunteer?
The center lists volunteer orientations at 5:30 PM on dates shown on its calendar. Contact the center at (270) 554-4040 for details.
Location
Paducah, Kentucky 42001
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.