Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Newport Beach, California, that offers therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning, equine-assisted psychotherapy, camps, groundwork, grooming and tacking, recreational riding, and veterans programming. The program serves children and adults with physical, cognitive, and psychological special needs through structured horse-based experiences.
About This Program
Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club provides therapeutic riding designed to strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through guided interaction with horses. The program focuses on helping riders improve balance, joint mobility, coordination, muscle tone, posture, socialization, and communication in a supportive setting.
The program is supported by certified therapeutic riding instructors and Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning. It also offers sessions in eight-week blocks with regular evaluations to track rider progress throughout each session.
Services Offered
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted learning
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy
- Grooming and tacking
- Ground work
- Recreational riding
- Camps
- Veterans program
- Animal assisted activities with non-equines
Who They Serve
Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club may be a good fit for:
- Children with physical disabilities
- Adults with physical disabilities
- Individuals with cognitive disabilities
- Individuals with psychological or emotional challenges
- Riders with autism
- Riders with cerebral palsy
- Riders with Down syndrome
- Riders with spina bifida
- Riders with multiple sclerosis
- Riders with visual or hearing impairments
- Riders with head or neck trauma injuries
Facility and Setting
Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club operates at 20262 SW Cypress Street in Newport Beach, California. The program runs as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is a PATH Intl. member organization serving the Newport Beach special needs community with trained volunteers and dedicated staff.
- Newport Beach, California location
- 20262 SW Cypress Street
- Nonprofit equine-assisted services center
- PATH Intl. member program
- Volunteer-supported program
- Certified therapeutic riding staff
What Makes Them Unique
Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club stands out for combining therapeutic riding with equine-assisted learning and mental health support in one program. Its team includes certified therapeutic riding instructors as well as Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning, which gives participants access to a broader range of horse-based support.
The program also uses structured eight-week sessions with evaluations throughout the process, helping riders work toward individual goals in a consistent and supportive environment.