Johnson’s Folly Horse Farm
Delray Beach, Florida
Johnson's Folly Horse Farm is a riding school and boarding farm in Delray Beach, Florida. Alongside hunter, jumper and dressage lessons, it hosts equine-assisted healing and personal growth programs at Tara Farm, working with the HERD Foundation and Equine Assisted Healing. Its website says these programs support people of all ages facing emotional, behavioral or psychological challenges.
- Ground-based equine-assisted healing sessions
- Self-help and personal growth programs at Tara Farm
- HERD Foundation programs
- Riding lessons: hunter, jumper and dressage
- Summer and holiday camps for kids
- Boarding, training and leasing
- Children, teens and adults
- People facing emotional, behavioral or psychological challenges
- People with emotional, cognitive and physical needs
- Veterans (per 2022 news profile)
- Disabled adults who aged out of foster care (per 2022 news profile)
- People in addiction recovery (per 2022 news profile)
More about this center
About the Program
The farm's Healing page describes programs held at Tara Farm that are "guided by the intuitive presence of horses." Equine Assisted Healing uses guided, ground-based interactions to help participants build trust, self-awareness and calm. The HERD Foundation offers equine-assisted services as a preventive program focused on personal growth.
A 2022 Coastal Star profile says Nongae Johnson and Rhonda Fritzshall founded the HERD Foundation in 2018 and that sessions have served veterans, at-risk youth, people in addiction recovery and disabled adults who aged out of foster care. The site does not describe these as licensed equine-assisted psychotherapy, and lists no hippotherapy.
The Horses and Staff
Owner Nongae Johnson is a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. She facilitates equine-assisted sessions through Equine Assisted Healing Inc. and works with rehabilitation centers. The farm says it is a member of PATH Intl.; the site does not state that it is an accredited center.
The website says the farm was established in 1991 and has a covered arena, a lighted jump arena, three dressage arenas and two round pens.
Location
The farm is at 14052 52nd Ave. South, Delray Beach, FL 33484, in southern Palm Beach County. The Coastal Star describes an 8-acre property where much of the healing work happens in a covered area.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for an equine-assisted healing session?
There is no online booking for the healing programs. Call or text (561) 665-0083; the farm says texting gets a faster response.
How much does it cost?
Riding lessons are listed at $80 for 30 minutes. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Is this therapeutic riding or counseling?
The healing programs are described as ground-based sessions with horses for personal growth and emotional support. No licensed therapists are listed, so ask about staff credentials if you need clinical therapy.
Location
Delray Beach, Florida 33484
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.