Soaring Spirit Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Eugene, Oregon
Soaring Spirit Therapeutic Equestrian Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on Marlow Road in Eugene, Oregon. The center says it provides individualized therapeutic riding sessions to children with physical, emotional and cognitive challenges.
- Individualized therapeutic riding sessions
- Children with physical challenges
- Children with emotional challenges
- Children with cognitive challenges
More about this center
About the Program
According to its Facebook page, Soaring Spirit was founded in 1991 and describes itself as a PATH Center, a reference to PATH Intl., the professional association for therapeutic riding. IRS records published by ProPublica list it as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since 1996.
Getting Started
Call (541) 514-6357 or email soaring_spirit_therapeutic@yahoo.com to ask about openings, intake and current rates. The center's Facebook page is where it posts news and requests. Our guide on how to choose a center lists useful questions to ask about instructors, horses and safety before your first visit.
Supporting the Center
The center accepts donations and has asked on Facebook for hay for its horses. Anyone who can help with hay or other support can reach the center through its Facebook page or by phone.
Location
82811 Marlow Rd, Eugene, OR 97405.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
Who can ride at Soaring Spirit?
The center says its therapeutic riding sessions are for children with physical, emotional and cognitive challenges. Call to discuss whether the program is a good fit for your child.
How do I sign up?
Call (541) 514-6357 or email soaring_spirit_therapeutic@yahoo.com to ask about openings and any waitlist.
How much do sessions cost?
Contact the center by phone or email for current rates. Our guide to equine therapy costs explains typical pricing.
Location
Eugene, Oregon 97405
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.