Sojourn Therapeutic Riding Center, NFP
Frankfort, Illinois
Sojourn Therapeutic Riding Center, NFP is a not-for-profit horse program at 24861 S. 88th Avenue in Frankfort, Illinois. Its website lists therapeutic riding, equine assisted learning, reading and writing instruction, and school partnerships for students. The center says it uses a differentiated approach to instruction that meets each rider's individual needs.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Equine assisted learning (ground-based life skills)
- Small-group English language arts instruction
- School partnerships (Equine Assisted Learning in Education)
- Riders working on balance, strength, communication or cognitive skills
- Students who are at risk or have behavioral challenges
- Students with challenging IEP goals
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, therapeutic riding at Sojourn is supervised by an Illinois State Board Learning Behavior Specialist and PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. The site says riding helps with balance, strength, postural control, speech and communication, and cognition.
Equine assisted learning takes place on the ground with the horses and focuses on life skills such as self-awareness, self-directed learning and team building. Sojourn also lists a small-group reading and writing program directed by an Illinois licensed reading specialist, and a life skills curriculum offered through school partnerships.
The Founder and Horses
Founder and CEO Barbara Mulry is a special educator and reading specialist who also holds the PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor credential, according to the site. She began the program with two horses, and the center says its herd now numbers eleven.
Volunteering
Sojourn welcomes volunteers from junior high students to senior citizens. Tasks include horse handling, side-walking, gardening, facility cleaning and horse care. Volunteers 18 and older must pass a background check, and those under 18 need written parental consent. Each volunteer receives one-on-one training.
Location
Sojourn is located at 24861 S. 88th Avenue, Frankfort, IL 60423. The center can be reached at (708) 539-3078 or through the contact page on its website.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Complete the form on the center's Enroll Today web page or call (708) 539-3078. A 2025 rider release form is posted on the website.
How much do sessions cost?
Call (708) 539-3078 to ask about current rates; the site says donations help provide financial assistance for participants. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Does Sojourn work with schools?
Yes. Its school partnership program, Equine Assisted Learning in Education, offers a life skills curriculum for students who are at risk or have behavioral issues. Schools can call (708) 539-3078 for details.
Location
Frankfort, Illinois 60423
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.