Hoofprints to Heal Therapy
Brooksville, Florida
Hoofprints to Heal Therapy (H2H) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Brooksville, Florida, according to its website. It offers occupational therapy that includes hippotherapy, adaptive and therapeutic riding, and a literacy program called Horse Powered Reading. The website says it serves children, adolescents and adults.
- Occupational therapy including hippotherapy
- Occupational therapy evaluations
- Adaptive/therapeutic riding lessons
- Horse Powered Reading literacy program
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- People with disabilities
- Students ages 6 to 15 (reading program)
More about this center
About the Program
The website says H2H was founded in July 2020 by Julianne Collins, BA, COTA/L, and lists Tara O'Shea, OTR/L, on staff. Its hippotherapy is delivered within one-on-one occupational therapy sessions, using the horse's movement as a treatment strategy. Adaptive riding is described as recreational lessons for people with disabilities, often in groups with volunteers, and not as therapy.
According to the riders page, sessions last 45 minutes to an hour and not all of that time is spent riding. New riders first learn to groom their horse and build trust with it. Lessons aim to build balance, core strength, flexibility, independence and listening skills.
Horse Powered Reading
A September 2026 Tampa Bay 28 report described the reading program, which pairs students ages 6 to 15 with horses and tailors lessons to each child's needs. The same report said the ranch has six therapy horses.
Volunteering
The website lists volunteer roles with horses, with children, in the office and in fundraising. Interested volunteers sign up through a form linked on the Get Involved page.
Location
H2H is in Brooksville, FL 34602. Call (352) 593-0221 to schedule a visit.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
The website says to download and complete the new client packet and return it to H2H. Riders also need a physician-completed physical form every two years, or yearly for riders with seizures or Down syndrome.
How much do sessions cost?
As listed on the website, therapeutic/adaptive riding and occupational therapy including hippotherapy are $125 each, and an occupational therapy evaluation is $150. The website says H2H is a Gardiner Scholarship provider. Pages on the site differ on insurance, so ask H2H directly whether it currently accepts your plan. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
What should riders wear?
The website asks for closed-toe shoes (boots preferred), long pants and a properly fitting ASTM-approved riding helmet.
How do I contact H2H?
Call (352) 593-0221 or email info@h2htherapy.org. Visits are by appointment only.
Location
Brooksville, Florida 34602
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.