Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding
Cartersville, Georgia
Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that holds lessons at Watkins Farm in Cartersville, Georgia. Its website says it provides therapeutic horseback riding and other services for children and adults with special needs, along with summer camps, horse shows and Special Olympics riding.
- Weekly therapeutic riding lessons
- Special Olympics riding program
- Horse shows
- Special needs summer camps
- Sibling summer camps
- Scout riding badge opportunities
- Birthday parties
- Children with special needs
- Adults with special needs
- Siblings of riders (summer camp)
- Scouts working on riding badges
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, lessons are taught by a PATH Certified and Registered Instructor, and Beyond Limits is a member center of PATH Intl. The site reports serving 46 riders per week, with capacity for about 1,575 lessons a year.
Local news coverage in 2023 said riders come from Bartow, Paulding, Cherokee and Cobb counties. That May, an electrical fire destroyed a barn that held 10 horses along with the center's tack, feed and supplies. No horses or people were hurt, and the center asked the community for help rebuilding.
History and Leadership
Kimberly Oviedo started the program with her family, according to a 2023 Atlanta News First report. IRS filings list her as Executive Director, and the organization received its tax exemption in 2014.
Location
Lessons take place at Watkins Farm, 281 Cass-White Road, Cartersville, GA 30121. The website says the farm is about 2 miles off I-75 and roughly 45 minutes north of Atlanta. Mail goes to the business office at P.O. Box 82, Emerson, GA 30137.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much do lessons cost?
The website lists $70 per one-hour lesson, as listed. It says the full cost is about $91.51 per lesson, with donations covering the difference, and that scholarships and financial aid are available to qualifying families. For more context, see our guide to equine therapy costs.
Is there a waiting list?
The website reports 24 riders waiting for financial assistance. Families can start through the Get Started page on the center's website or by calling (678) 896-0484.
Who can ride?
The center says it serves children and adults with special needs. Specific age or eligibility requirements are not published on the pages we could read, so ask the center directly.
How do I contact Beyond Limits?
The website lists (678) 896-0484 (Sarah) and info@beyondlimitsriding.org.
Location
Cartersville, Georgia 30121
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.