Bridges at Worthmore
Worton, Maryland
Bridges at Worthmore is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit at Worthmore Equestrian Center in Worton, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore. It offers adaptive riding, equine-assisted psychotherapy, equine-assisted learning and team-building programs. According to its website, it serves children and adults, families, groups and organizations, with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, and a particular commitment to military veterans and their families.
- Adaptive riding
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAGALA model)
- Equine-assisted learning
- Team building and leadership programs
- Clinical and therapy referrals
- Children
- Adults
- Individuals, couples and families
- Groups and corporations
- People with anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders or addiction
- Military veterans and their families
More about this center
About the Program
Bridges says its staff are certified through PATH Intl. and EAGALA. Its adaptive riding program includes mounted and ground activities, grooming and stable management, with rehabilitative goals tied to each client's needs.
Its website describes equine-assisted psychotherapy under the EAGALA model as a brief, ground-based approach, not riding, run jointly by a licensed therapist and a horse professional. Equine-assisted learning applies the same format to goals such as leadership and teamwork.
The Horses and Staff
Bridges lists Pam, Eric, Genna and Scottie Kuster as founders and owners of Worthmore Equestrian Center. Pam Kuster is a PATH Intl. certified instructor and EAGALA certified equine specialist. Instructor Marco Belperio, a PATH Intl. CTRI, has worked for Bridges for over twenty years, according to the site. The farm houses over forty horses, and the site profiles its therapy horses.
Getting Started
Riders apply through the adaptive riding application form on the Bridges website, and professionals can submit a therapy referral online. According to the website, the program runs year round, and volunteers are welcome with or without horse experience.
Location
Bridges at Worthmore is located at Worthmore Equestrian Center, 11570 Still Pond Rd, Worton, MD 21678, in Kent County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The 50-acre farm also hosts the Kent Association of Riding Therapy, a separate nonprofit.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much does adaptive riding cost at Bridges at Worthmore?
As listed on its website, adaptive riding is $40 for a 30-minute session and $70 for a 60-minute session. The center designs a program for each client and asks you to call 410-708-8973. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Is financial help available for veterans?
The website says limited grant funds are available for military veterans and their families.
How do I sign up?
Use the website's application or referral forms, or call 410-708-8973 or email bridges@bridgesatworthmore.org to confirm current openings.
Is Bridges at Worthmore the same as KART?
No. The Kent Association of Riding Therapy is a separate nonprofit that also runs therapeutic riding at Worthmore Equestrian Center. Some instructors work with both.
Location
Worton, Maryland 21678
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.