Reins of Grace Therapeutic Riding Center
Sheridan, Indiana
Reins of Grace Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a small farm in Sheridan, Indiana. Its website says it offers horse therapy for children with special needs, including therapeutic riding and hippotherapy. The program focuses on the youngest riders.
- Therapeutic riding
- Hippotherapy as a treatment tool for OT, PT, SLP and vision therapy
- Individualized skill development
- School groups and field trips by appointment
- Sensory garden
- Children with special needs
- Young children, about 18 months to 7 years old
- Children with autism spectrum disorder
- Children with cerebral palsy
- Children with Down syndrome
- Families of children with special needs
More about this center
About the Program
The center's mission, according to its website, is to serve children with special needs using the three-dimensional movement of horses. The site says it uses hippotherapy as a treatment tool for occupational, physical, speech-language and vision therapy. Hippotherapy is normally delivered by a licensed therapist, so families should ask who provides it and whether a referral is needed.
The website says the program follows the precautions and contraindications of PATH Intl. and the American Hippotherapy Association; it does not state that the center is accredited. The farm also has goats, chickens and a sensory garden.
History
The About page says the founders bought an empty soybean field in Sheridan in 2006, moved to the farm in 2007 to start the ministry, and built an indoor arena in 2015. A 2022 article in The Reporter describes the Savitsky family moving from Westfield to build the ministry. ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer lists the organization as a 501(c)(3) with a 2014 ruling year and a Form 990 filed for 2025. Julie Savitsky is listed as executive director.
Getting Started
Lessons are by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., according to the website. Call (317) 710-1470 to ask about cost, scheduling and openings. A 2022 article in The Reporter said services are offered regardless of insurance or ability to pay. See our guide on how to choose a center for questions to ask on a first visit.
Location
The center is at 1414 W. 206th Street, Sheridan, IN 46069, on a farm with an indoor arena.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
What ages does Reins of Grace serve?
The About page says riders range from 18 months (hippotherapy) to 7 years old. The home page says it serves riders from age 2 who weigh under 50 lbs, so confirm fit when you call.
How much do sessions cost?
Call (317) 710-1470 to ask about cost.
How do I schedule a lesson or field trip?
Lessons and school group visits are by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact executive director Julie Savitsky at (317) 710-1470.
Location
Sheridan, Indiana 46069
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.