Reinbow Riding Center
Belmont, Vermont
Reinbow Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (legal name Reinbow Riding, Ltd.) that has offered therapeutic horsemanship in Vermont since 2008. Lessons take place at Stone Wall Farm in Belmont and are taught by PATH Intl. certified instructors. The center serves children and adults with physical, emotional and cognitive challenges, along with school groups, military families and first responders.
- Therapeutic horsemanship lessons (individual and group)
- Unmounted horsemanship sessions
- Trail riding on the farm
- School-based program (six weekly lessons)
- Military Horsemanship Program for service members and families
- Morning seminar for first responders, veterans and medical personnel
- Children and adults with physical, emotional or cognitive challenges, including developmental delays
- People recovering from illness
- School-aged students referred by their schools
- Active, retired and former military members and their families
- Veterans, first responders and medical professionals
More about this center
About the Program
Reinbow's therapeutic riding lessons are open to riders of almost any age, and no horse experience is needed. Lessons run 30 minutes to an hour, private or group, and riders can progress to trail rides in the farm's woods. An unmounted session may be offered instead. Lessons run outdoors from May through October in spring, summer and fall sessions.
The Yes We Can! school-based program gives students six weekly lessons and works with schools in Rutland, Windsor and Bennington counties. Students are selected by their school or treatment team. The center says it seeks funding so these riders can attend at no cost and helps with transportation. The Military Horsemanship Program offers sessions each season for active, retired and former service members and their families. A morning seminar for first responders, veterans and medical personnel combines mindfulness, grounding, meditation, yoga and time with the horses.
The Farm, Horses and Staff
Reinbow moved from Beaver Meadow Farm in Shrewsbury to Stone Wall Farm in Belmont, a historic farm owned by Alexandra Yuster and Faith Tempest, who host the program. The center added a riding and teaching ring with a shaded viewing pavilion and a wheelchair-accessible mounting ramp, and riders can use open meadows and forest trails.
The herd page introduces Alley Cat, Billy, Cutie and Gus. Julia Adams is the full-time instructor and program director.
Getting Started
Riders send in a completed registration packet at least one week before they can be scheduled, and some riders meet with an instructor for an orientation first. Riders who can't be placed right away go on a waitlist. Financial aid is available, and families who need help with the cost can fill out the center's financial aid application.
Volunteering
Volunteers help run lessons, and no horse experience is needed. Volunteers who work with the horses must be at least 14, and others help with photography, events, grounds work and office tasks. The center holds a volunteer orientation each spring.
Location
Lessons are held at Stone Wall Farm, 892 Tarbellville Rd, Belmont, VT 05730, by appointment only. The mailing address is P.O. Box 395, Shrewsbury, VT 05738.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for lessons?
Mail or email the rider registration paperwork from the center's website at least one week before scheduling.
How much do lessons cost?
Call 802-236-2483 or email programs@reinbowridingcenter.org for current rates. Payment is due at the start of a session.
What should riders wear?
The center asks for closed-toe shoes with a heel, long pants or leggings and a shirt, with a jacket on cool days. Helmets are provided on site.
Can riders bring adaptive equipment?
Yes. Let staff know ahead of time so they can check it is suitable. The center especially encourages communication devices for non-verbal riders.
Location
Belmont, Vermont 05730
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.