Colorado Horsepower
Castle Rock, Colorado
Colorado Horsepower, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Castle Rock, Colorado. According to its website, it began in 1984 as equine-assisted therapy for people with disabilities and now focuses on "horsemanship for heroes." It lists veterans, active duty military, first responders and the elderly among the people it serves.
- Ground handling and barn safety
- Lunging instruction
- Group riding lessons (2-4 students)
- Private 1-hour riding lessons
- Equine-assisted horsemanship classes
- Veterans
- Active duty military
- First responders
- Families of veterans, military and first responders
- Elderly
More about this center
About the Program
The organization says its mission is "to build physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being through the healing power and strength of horses." According to its website, participants learn life skills such as leadership, confidence, compassion, nonverbal communication and problem-solving through work with horses.
The website describes horses as a "mirror" for people working through post-traumatic stress, depression and trauma. It does not describe licensed clinical therapy or hippotherapy. For background on horse programs for service members, see our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
Getting Started
According to the website, every student begins with ground handling and barn safety: approaching, catching, tacking and grooming a horse. Students can then move on to lunging, group riding lessons with two to four riders, or private one-hour lessons tailored to an individual goal. In group lessons, volunteers lead horses at a walk during the stretching portion, and a short trail ride may be added if time permits.
Schedules are not posted, and the website's class sign-up page listed no current classes when checked. The center asks people to email info@coloradohorsepower.org about upcoming schedules.
Volunteering
Colorado Horsepower takes volunteers age 14 and up through an online application. Its fundraisers include an annual Kentucky Derby party at MeadowBrook Farm and the Denim & Diamonds Gala, which it says support tuition-free instruction.
Location
Colorado Horsepower is at MeadowBrook Farm, 5027 Garton Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104, in Douglas County. Its mailing address is PO Box 534, Castle Rock, CO 80104. The website offers a driving directions PDF.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much do classes cost?
The center says it offers its services free of charge to veterans, active duty military members, first responders and their families. Fees for other participants are not published; call (303) 887-6070 to ask.
How do I sign up?
Email info@coloradohorsepower.org or call (303) 887-6070 about upcoming schedules. According to the website, everyone starts with basic barn safety and ground handling.
Does Colorado Horsepower offer hippotherapy or licensed therapy?
Its website describes horsemanship classes and riding lessons and does not list hippotherapy or licensed therapists.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. The website says volunteers age 14 and up can apply through its volunteer application.
Location
Castle Rock, Colorado 80104
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.