Flying Free Therapeutic Riding Center
North Franklin, Connecticut
Flying Free Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at a farm in North Franklin, Connecticut. It offers mounted and unmounted equine-assisted activities for individuals with special needs, ages three and up, and says it serves eastern Connecticut and beyond. Lessons are taught by PATH Intl. certified instructors, according to its website.
- Private therapeutic riding lessons (30 minutes)
- Unmounted (ground-based) equine-assisted activities
- 10-week sessions year-round
- Indoor arena for year-round lessons
- Children with special needs (ages 3 and up)
- Teens and adults with special needs
- Families in eastern Connecticut
More about this center
About the Program
Flying Free describes itself as a new nonprofit. Its website says the program launched in January 2024, and NBC Connecticut reported at the time that the opening followed about 16 months of volunteer fundraising.
The center runs therapeutic riding in 10-week sessions year-round. Each session includes one private, 30-minute lesson per week, held Monday through Thursday in the afternoons and evenings. An indoor arena allows lessons to continue through the winter. Instructors are PATH Intl. certified, the site says.
Getting Started
The center lists a rider weight limit of 150 lbs. Participant forms are available as a download on its Our Program page, and families are asked to reach out through the Contact Us page to learn about enrollment in the next session.
Volunteering
Volunteers over the age of 14 are welcome, and the website says no prior horse experience is necessary. Volunteer forms can be downloaded from the website, and the center asks interested volunteers to contact the team.
Location
The farm is at 89 Doctor Nott Road, North Franklin, CT 06254. Mail goes to Flying Free TRC, P.O. Box 63, Woodstock, CT 06281. The center says it serves eastern Connecticut and beyond.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Download the participant forms from the center's Our Program page and contact the center by email at flyingfreetrc@gmail.com or by phone at (959) 255-3405 to ask about the next 10-week session.
Are there age or weight requirements?
The center serves individuals with special needs ages three and up, and lists a rider weight limit of 150 lbs.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (959) 255-3405 to ask about current rates. Our guide to equine therapy costs covers typical pricing.
When are lessons held?
Lessons run Monday through Thursday in the afternoons and evenings, in 10-week sessions offered year-round.
Location
North Franklin, Connecticut 06254
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.