Location: Woodstock, Georgia, United States
Heaven’s Gait Therapeutic Riding Inc is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Woodstock, Georgia. It provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs, including individuals with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome, autism, developmental delay, and other therapeutic needs.
Its services go beyond therapeutic riding alone and reflect a broader equine-assisted model. Public program descriptions identify therapeutic horseback riding instruction as a core service, and camp materials note structured activities such as grooming, tacking, barn chores, sensory trail stations, and summer camp day programming designed for riders with special needs.
Heaven’s Gait operates out of Alpha Equestrian Center in Woodstock and describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Public listings identify Kelly Rickard as a contact, and community resource pages describe Alpha Equestrian Center as the home of Heaven’s Gait and a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited center.
Their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/hgtrinc/.
Key Details:
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Services: Therapeutic horseback riding instruction, equine-assisted activities, and summer camp day programs
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Who they serve: Children and adults with special needs, including individuals with developmental, physical, and neurological disabilities
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Notable programs: Summer camp day programs with riding, grooming, tacking, sensory trail work, crafts, and horse show activities
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Facility or setting: Nonprofit equine-assisted services program based at Alpha Equestrian Center in Woodstock
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Certifications or credentials: Operates from a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited center; current instructor-specific credentials were not clearly listed in the sources reviewed
Last Verified: March 20, 2026.