Freedom in Motion Riding Center
Bishop, California
Freedom in Motion Riding Center is an equestrian center north of Bishop, California, serving riders with and without disabilities. Its website lists adaptive riding lessons, driving lessons, trail rides and equine-assisted activities for special needs clients of all ages, along with lessons for able-bodied youth and adults.
- Adaptive riding lessons
- Driving lessons (adaptive and able-bodied)
- Equine-assisted activities
- Able-bodied youth and adult riding lessons
- Trail rides
- Horse shows and trail competitions
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children and adults with special needs
- Children with autism
- People with physical, emotional and developmental challenges
- Able-bodied youth and adults
- Families in the Bishop and Mammoth area
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, Freedom in Motion was founded in 1996 and has more than twenty years of experience teaching adaptive riding. The center says its instructor is certified through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, now known as PATH Intl., and that its volunteers receive ongoing training.
The site describes a family friendly setting with a variety of farm animals and a playground in addition to the horses. Activities it lists include driving, trail rides, and western and English riding. It also lists partnerships with local agencies, including Wild Iris.
Community Support
In December 2025, 100 Women Who Care Eastern Sierra announced a $9,500 award to the center, describing its equine-assisted services for individuals with physical, emotional and developmental challenges and clients of all ages. The website also lists a program for cancer survivors called Hope with Horsepower, marked as coming in 2024; ask the center whether it is running.
Location
The center's listed address is 112 Cinnamon Ranch Rd, Bishop, CA 93514. Its website says it is about 23 miles north of Bishop and serves the Bishop and Mammoth area.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for lessons?
The website points to a registration packet and fee schedule. Call (760) 933-2606 to talk about lessons for you or your child.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (760) 933-2606 to ask about current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for typical ranges.
Does the center offer hippotherapy?
The website does not list hippotherapy or licensed therapists. It lists adaptive riding and equine-assisted activities, which are recreational and educational rather than medical therapy.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, the center lists volunteer opportunities and says volunteers receive ongoing training. Call the center to ask about current needs.
Location
Bishop, California 93514
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.