Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc.
Cicero, Indiana
Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based on a 20-acre campus in Cicero, Indiana. It offers therapeutic riding, OT/PT/speech sessions with horses, equine-assisted learning and equine-assisted mental health services. Its website says it serves individuals and groups of all ages with physical, emotional, cognitive or social disabilities.
- Therapeutic riding
- Hippotherapy (OT, PT and speech) led by licensed therapists
- Equine-assisted learning
- Equine-assisted mental health
- Miniature horse visits
- One-time Agape Experiences (field trips)
- Discovery Camp
- People of all ages with physical, emotional, cognitive or social disabilities
- Autism
- Mental health and trauma recovery
- Addiction recovery
- At-risk youth and foster care
- Survivors of trafficking
- Schools and corporate groups
- Senior citizens
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, therapeutic riding at Agape is weekly mounted riding taught by PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors, typically in groups of four for one hour once a week. Agape says it is a Premier Accredited Center through PATH Intl.
Its OT/PT/speech sessions are described as hippotherapy led by licensed OT, PT and speech professionals from Ascension St. Vincent Pediatric Rehabilitation Services, supported by Agape horses, staff and volunteers. In its equine-assisted mental health service, a licensed mental health professional works with an Agape equine specialist and horses toward the client's therapy goals.
Getting Started
Families begin with an inquiry or the online participant registration. Agape says paperwork, including a Physician Release signed by a licensed physician, must be updated every year and submitted at least three weeks before the program start date. Submitting paperwork does not guarantee participation.
Agape lists a 200-pound maximum rider weight limit. Contact the center for current rates.
History
Agape says Cheryl Miller and her daughter Dawn founded it in 1986, after running a summer riding program for children with disabilities, and that Cheryl established a full-time program in March 1994.
Location
Agape is at 24970 Mt. Pleasant Road, Cicero, IN 46034. Its website describes a 20-acre campus with a year-round indoor arena and an educational wing, and says it serves people across Central Indiana.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll in therapeutic riding at Agape?
Start with the Inquire About Riding or Participant Registration pages on agaperiding.org, or call (317) 773-7433. Paperwork, including a Physician Release, is due at least three weeks before the program start date.
Is there a rider weight limit?
Yes. Agape lists a 200-pound maximum, and says groundwork may be discussed when mounted riding is not appropriate and it is available.
How much does it cost?
Call (317) 773-7433 or email info@agaperiding.org to ask, and see our guide to equine therapy costs.
Who leads the hippotherapy sessions?
Agape says sessions are led by licensed OT, PT and speech professionals from Ascension St. Vincent Pediatric Rehabilitation Services.
Location
Cicero, Indiana 46034
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.