Connections Through Horses
Elizabeth, Colorado
Connections Through Horses is a family-owned equestrian program in Elizabeth, Colorado. It lists therapeutic riding sessions alongside leveled riding lessons and instructor training. The website says it serves riders of all ages and abilities, including individuals with special needs.
- Therapeutic riding sessions
- Intro class
- Silver, Gold and Platinum riding levels
- Kids riding classes
- Group and private lessons
- Instructor Training Clinic (not currently scheduled)
- Gift certificates
- Children ages 5 and up
- Adults
- Individuals with special needs
- Beginners with no horse experience
- Experienced riders
- Aspiring riding instructors
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, the therapeutic riding sessions are "equine-assisted sessions designed to support emotional, physical, and cognitive growth" and are available to individuals with special needs or those seeking healing through horses.
Riding lessons follow three levels. Silver covers horse care, safety, grooming, tacking up and basic balance for riders ages 5 and up. Gold adds trotting, cantering and trail basics for riders with six or more months of experience. Platinum covers advanced flatwork, an introduction to jumping and a pathway to instructor training. The website says lessons run year-round.
The Horses and Staff
The team page lists Jamilyn Anthony as founder and head instructor. It states she is a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (2010) and CHA Certified in English and Western riding (2021). The page also lists a riding instructor assistant who is a candidate for therapeutic riding instructor certification. The site does not say the center itself is PATH Intl. accredited.
The Joe Joe Project
The program runs the Joe Joe Project, created in honor of the founders' grandson. Monthly donations through a giving community called The Connected Herd help fund riding lessons for children and individuals who need them most, including families facing financial barriers.
Location
Connections Through Horses is at 4107 Katie Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107. Photos on the site show riders in an arena and on a group trail ride.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
Call (303) 646-6166 or use the contact form on the website. The center suggests a brief assessment lesson to place new riders at the right level.
How much does it cost?
The intro class is $75 as listed, including a facility tour and a first ride. Call (303) 646-6166 to ask about therapeutic riding rates.
What ages can ride?
The website says the entry-level Silver program suits riders ages 5 and up, and that its programs serve riders from children to adults.
Does it offer hippotherapy?
The website does not list hippotherapy. It offers therapeutic riding led by riding instructors, which is different from therapy led by a licensed PT, OT or SLP.
Location
Elizabeth, Colorado 80107
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.