Gifted Herd
Longmont, Colorado
Gifted Herd is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit equine-assisted center in Longmont, Colorado. According to its website, it was originally run as Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy and served the Boulder area for more than 30 years on Cherryvale Road before moving to Lookout Road in Longmont in 2024. Its current programs focus on veterans, first responders and law enforcement.
- Equine-assisted therapy
- Equine therapy combined with EMDR
- Code-4 program for first responders
- Warrior Herd group for veterans
- Groundwork and non-riding activities
- Donation-funded therapy groups
- Volunteer trainings
- Veterans
- First responders
- Law enforcement
- Individuals and families
More about this center
About the Program
The center says it pairs people with horses and treats that connection as the foundation of its work. Its About page lists equine-assisted therapy and equine therapy combined with EMDR, which it calls a well-researched, trauma-informed therapy.
The Code-4 program uses interactions with horses to support emotional healing and stress relief for first responders. Warrior Herd is a veterans group that uses groundwork and non-riding activities and, according to the site, supports the transition from military to civilian life. See our guides to equine-assisted psychotherapy and equine therapy for veterans.
History
Under its earlier name, Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy, the organization started as a therapeutic riding center in Boulder. Its Colorado Gives profile lists 1993 as its founding year. The website says it took the Gifted Herd name when it moved to Longmont in 2024.
Location
Gifted Herd lists its location as Lookout Road, Longmont, CO 80504, in the foothills near Longmont. Contact the center for directions. The former Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy site on South Cherryvale Road in Boulder is no longer its location.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for a program?
The website's Contact page has a form for registering for a program, and it says you can call to book an appointment or arrange a visit. Call (720) 507-6725 or email info@giftedherd.org.
How much do sessions cost, and is insurance accepted?
The center asks people to contact it for rates. Its website says it is not paneled with any insurance and accepts cash, check and major credit cards. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
What is the cancellation policy?
According to its website, sessions not canceled within 24 hours are charged at the full rate.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. The website has a Volunteer Trainings page with information on becoming a Gifted Herd volunteer.
Location
Longmont, Colorado 80504
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.