Ridin’ High Therapeutic Riding Center
Morristown, Tennessee
Ridin' High Therapeutic Riding Center is a nonprofit on a 15-acre farm in Morristown, Tennessee. It offers adaptive riding for ages 4 and up, unmounted horse activities, a trauma recovery program, and a free program for veterans and first responders.
- Adaptive (therapeutic) riding
- Unmounted equine-assisted activities and groundwork
- Veterans and first responders program (unmounted)
- Pony Partners literacy and horsemanship program
- Horses. Hope. Healing. trauma recovery program
- Sensory trail
- Children and adults, ages 4 and up
- People with autism, ADHD or learning disabilities
- People with Down syndrome or developmental delays
- People with cerebral palsy, brain injury or stroke
- People with anxiety, depression or PTSD
- Children and youth affected by trauma
- Veterans and first responders
- Wheelchair users
More about this center
About the Program
Ridin' High offers goal-based therapeutic riding lessons taught by instructors with help from volunteer horse leaders and side walkers. Lessons last 45 minutes, include mounted and unmounted activities, and run in 8-week sessions. The center does not offer trail rides or single lessons.
For people who cannot or prefer not to ride, including wheelchair users, the center offers groundwork such as grooming, horse handling, long-lining and natural horsemanship. Pony Partners is a literacy and horsemanship program for children ages 5 to 10 that runs twice a year. Horses. Hope. Healing. focuses on recovery from trauma and adverse childhood experiences, with an emphasis on children and youth.
The veterans and first responders program is unmounted, focuses on building a relationship with the horse, and is led by first responders. It is free for veterans and first responders. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
The Horses and Staff
Ridin' High describes itself as a certified PATH International center. Program and Development Director Linda Bird is a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, and a physical therapist assistant. Barn manager Kayla Hudson is also a PATH Intl. certified instructor.
The facility has a 50 by 100 foot indoor arena, an accessible 9-stall barn, accessible bathrooms, pastures and a sensory trail with activity stations. The therapy horse page lists nine horses, including Morgans, a Haflinger and a Tennessee Walking Horse.
History
Nancy Eversole Bible started Ridin' High in 1993 at her barn with two horses and two riders from a local group home. A board of directors was formed about five years later, and the organization received 501(c)(3) status in 1999.
Volunteering
Volunteers lead horses and serve as side walkers in weekly lessons, and help with horse care, grounds, events, office work and fundraising. To apply, fill out the volunteer application on the website, call 423-585-0331 or email ridinhighinc@yahoo.com.
Location
Ridin' High is at 5722 Long Creek Road, Morristown, TN 37816. Contact the office at 423-585-0331 or ridinhighinc@yahoo.com.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Download the registration packet from the website and have your physician complete the medical section. Then contact Ridin' High to schedule a visit and evaluation before booking a lesson time.
How much do lessons cost?
45-minute semi-private lessons for riders with disabilities are $280 for an 8-week session, and private lessons are $70 each. Community riders pay $320 per 8-week session when space allows. Limited scholarships are available, and families who need help with the cost can apply. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Are there any medical requirements?
Riders need a physician's clearance renewed each year by March 15. Riders with Down syndrome also need a negative atlanto-axial instability report.
How do veterans and first responders join?
Email ridinhighinc@yahoo.com or call 423-585-0331 and ask for Pat.
Location
Morristown, Tennessee 37816
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.