Location: Morgan Hill, California, United States
One Step Closer Therapeutic Riding is a nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship program that serves children and adults with special needs as well as U.S. military veterans. Founded in 2006, the program focuses on helping participants build physical, emotional, cognitive, and social skills through structured work with horses.
Its core programs include adaptive riding, a school readiness program, a veterans program, a women’s group, and support for families of fallen soldiers. The veterans program works in partnership with Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System and serves hundreds of veterans each year.
One Step Closer operates in Morgan Hill and is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center. Lessons are taught by PATH Certified Therapeutic Instructors in a setting designed to support safety, consistency, and long-term growth.
Key Details:
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Services: Adaptive riding, school readiness, veterans programming, women’s group support, and family support programming
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Who they serve: Children and adults with special needs, U.S. military veterans, and families of fallen soldiers
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Notable programs: Veterans Program in partnership with Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
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Facility or setting: Therapeutic horsemanship center in Morgan Hill, California
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Certifications or credentials: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center with PATH Certified Therapeutic Instructors
Last Verified: March 12, 2026.