Riverview Farm
Ucasville, Connecticut
Riverview Farm is an equine-assisted services organization based in Connecticut, offering therapeutic riding and horse-centered programs designed to support individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. The program focuses on improving confidence, coordination, balance, and emotional well-being through structured interaction with horses in a safe and supportive environment.
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted activities
- Adaptive horsemanship
- Special needs riding programs
- Skill-building riding sessions
- Individual and group instruction
- Volunteer-supported programming
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Individuals with disabilities
- Riders with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges
- Beginners needing adaptive instruction
- Families seeking equine-assisted therapeutic programs
More about this center
The organization emphasizes a calm, farm-based therapeutic setting where participants can build skills, confidence, and emotional resilience through meaningful equine experiences. With individualized instruction and consistent support, Riverview Farm helps participants develop independence and a stronger sense of well-being.
About This Program
Riverview Farm provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities tailored to each participant’s needs and abilities. Sessions are designed to support physical development, communication skills, and emotional growth through guided horsemanship and structured horse interaction.
The program uses a flexible, participant-centered approach that allows instructors to adapt activities based on comfort level and therapeutic goals. Participants are encouraged to progress at their own pace while building trust, confidence, and connection with horses.
Facility and Setting
Riverview Farm operates in Connecticut, offering a dedicated farm environment designed for therapeutic and adaptive riding programs. The setting provides a peaceful and structured space where participants can focus on learning, growth, and personal development.
The atmosphere is calm, supportive, and nature-oriented, allowing individuals to engage with horses in a way that fosters comfort, trust, and steady progress. The environment is designed to be welcoming and accessible for all participants.
What Makes Them Unique
Riverview Farm stands out for its quiet, farm-based therapeutic setting that supports emotional regulation and personal growth through close connection with horses.
Another defining feature is its individualized instruction model, ensuring each participant receives tailored support aligned with their abilities and therapeutic needs.
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Location
Ucasville, Connecticut 06382
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.