Shadow Hills Riding Club
Los Angeles, California
Shadow Hills Riding Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Shadow Hills area of Los Angeles that runs a therapeutic equine program. Its website lists therapeutic adaptive riding lessons, Saddles for Soldiers for veterans, active-duty military and first responders, and Saddles & Serenity, which GuideStar describes as pairing equine activities with 12-Step recovery.
- Therapeutic adaptive riding lessons
- Saddles for Soldiers veteran and first responder program
- Saddles & Serenity recovery program
- Equine-assisted activities
- Rider assessments
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children
- People with disabilities
- Veterans
- Active-duty military
- First responders
- People in recovery from substance use
More about this center
About the Program
The club describes its mission as using horses to facilitate healing, learning and growth. Its therapeutic riding lessons are 45-minute sessions, according to its online enrollment page. Single lessons are one-on-one with an instructor and a therapy horse, and monthly enrollment includes consistent horse and staff assignments.
Saddles for Soldiers is free for veterans, active-duty service members and first responders, according to the club's website, and is funded by sponsors and donors. Its membership page lists riding lessons, monthly veteran gatherings and reduced rates on family events. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans. Saddles & Serenity combines equine activities with the 12-Step recovery process to support sobriety and wellness, according to GuideStar.
In February 2025, KTLA reported that the club took in wildlife and pets displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires while continuing its sessions for children, veterans and others.
Getting Started
New riders complete an assessment before their first session. The club says the assessment covers goals, physical, emotional and cognitive needs, safety and horse matching, and is repeated each year for continuing riders. Monthly enrollment is limited by capacity and is billed monthly regardless of attendance.
Volunteering
The club accepts volunteers and lists a separate volunteer email, volunteer@ShadowHillsRidingClub.org, on its website.
Location
The club's contact page lists its address as 10263 La Canada Way, Shadow Hills, CA 91040, in the Shadow Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Call 213-761-0549 before visiting.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I start therapeutic riding at Shadow Hills Riding Club?
Book a rider assessment through the club's online enrollment page, or contact the club at 213-761-0549 or Info@ShadowHillsRidingClub.org. Lessons depend on space availability.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed on its enrollment page, the assessment is $250, a single 45-minute lesson is $180, and monthly enrollment of up to four weekly sessions is $750. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Is Saddles for Soldiers free?
Yes. The club says Saddles for Soldiers is free of charge for veterans, active-duty military and first responders, with optional donations accepted.
Location
Los Angeles, California 91040
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.