Bethany’s Equine and Aquatic Therapy Services (BEATS)
Canton, Georgia
Bethany's Equine and Aquatic Therapy Services, Inc. (BEATS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at 75 Red Gate Trail in Canton, Georgia. According to its Idealist profile, it uses horses and water to provide therapy and therapeutic instruction to children and adults with special needs.
- Equine-assisted activities and therapy
- Hippotherapy
- Adaptive riding
- Aquatic therapy
- Adapted water lessons
- Special Olympics opportunities
- Scholarships
- Children with special needs
- Adults with special needs
- Children and adults with disabilities
More about this center
About the Program
BEATS says it was founded in 2003 by a therapist who had seen the benefits of alternate therapy settings, especially horse movement and water, for children and adults with brain injury. Its listed programs include equine-assisted activities and therapy, adaptive riding, aquatic therapy and adapted water lessons.
A 2016 article in PATH Intl.'s Strides magazine describes hippotherapy and therapeutic riding at BEATS, with sidewalkers helping riders. Hippotherapy is a treatment strategy used by licensed physical, occupational or speech therapists; ask BEATS whether it is currently offered and which therapists provide it. BEATS lists Special Olympics opportunities, and in 2023 it said it hosted the Cherokee County Special Olympics team. It also offers scholarships to help families take part.
The Horses and Volunteering
The BEATS horse Phantom was named 2015 PATH Intl. Horse of the Year, according to Strides. BEATS says volunteers lead horses or walk alongside clients during sessions. Groups can take on farm projects, and individuals can help with fundraising and programming.
Location
BEATS lists its address as 75 Red Gate Trail, Canton, GA 30115, in Cherokee County. A 2017 event listing identifies this location as Mariposa Farms. IRS records list the organization's mailing city as Woodstock, Georgia.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll at BEATS?
Call BEATS at (404) 644-3917 to ask about current programs, intake requirements and any waitlist.
How much do sessions cost?
It does offer scholarships; call (404) 644-3917 for current rates. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Is BEATS a nonprofit?
Yes. IRS records show Bethany's Equine and Aquatic Therapy Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. BEATS says volunteers lead horses and walk alongside clients, and groups can help with farm projects.
Location
Canton, Georgia 30115
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.