The Reece Center for Handicapped Horsemanship
Newnan, Georgia
The Reece Center for Handicapped Horsemanship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (legal name Ride Atlanta Inc) that holds therapeutic riding classes at 435 Holbrook Road in Newnan, Georgia. According to its website, it has provided equine-assisted therapy for disabled children and adults in the Atlanta area since 1984.
- Therapeutic riding classes
- Saturday classes (fall schedule posted)
- Special Olympics equestrian coaching
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children with disabilities
- Adults with disabilities
More about this center
About the Program
The center says it is a PATH member center with two PATH certified instructors, who are also Special Olympics certified equestrian coaches. Read more about PATH Intl. and therapeutic riding.
Its posted fall schedule lists classes on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, with a mid-fall break noted. Over the years, riders have competed in showmanship, equitation, trail and unified riding at Special Olympics Georgia events, though the center notes that as of 2025 Special Olympics Georgia no longer hosts a horse show.
Volunteering and History
The Reece Center says it has been an all-volunteer organization since its beginning, and its GA Gives page says every role is unpaid. New volunteers download the volunteer form from the website and bring it to the center or email it.
The center was opened in 1984 by Wade H. Wheeler under the name Ride Atlanta. Its largest yearly fundraiser is the Wade H. Wheeler Charity Shoot, held in late February. Its website says the center must leave its current property and is looking for a new home of 25 or more acres with pasture.
Location
Classes are held at 435 Holbrook Road, Newnan, GA 30263. The center says that address does not accept mail; its mailing address is in Sharpsburg, GA 30277. The center says it must relocate, so confirm the class location before visiting.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Print and complete the rider registration forms on the center's Enrollment / Registration page. The center says new students are always welcome and riders are placed as space is available.
How much do classes cost?
The center says it charges a nominal fee for classes and offers payment plans. GA Gives says no rider is turned away because of cost. Call (404) 314-5450 to ask. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
When are classes held?
The posted fall schedule lists classes on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, with some weeks off for breaks. The center asks families to email or call (404) 314-5450 with schedule questions.
Does the center offer hippotherapy?
Its website does not mention hippotherapy or services from licensed therapists. Its listed program is therapeutic riding taught by PATH certified instructors.
Location
Newnan, Georgia 30263
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.