Heartland Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Overland Park, Kansas
Heartland Therapeutic Riding, Inc. (HTR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Overland Park, Kansas, that says it has been serving the community since 1978. It offers adaptive riding, ground horsemanship lessons, pediatric occupational therapy using hippotherapy, and equine-assisted counseling for children and adults with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Adaptive riding lessons
- Ground horsemanship lessons
- Occupational therapy using hippotherapy
- Equine-assisted counseling
- Group and family counseling sessions
- Children and adults with physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities
- Riders age 4 and older
- Children receiving occupational therapy
- Children, teens and adults seeking counseling
More about this center
About the Program
HTR says it is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center and that its instructors are PATH Intl. certified. Adaptive riding classes are 45 minutes, meet weekly in 16-week sessions, and serve riders from age four through adulthood who can sit independently and have physician approval. Learn more about therapeutic riding.
Horsemanship lessons are 30-minute, unmounted classes taught from the ground. Participants must have a documented disability and work with one assigned horse through the session.
Therapy and Counseling
Licensed occupational therapists provide pediatric occupational therapy that may include hippotherapy as a treatment strategy. Services begin with an individual evaluation.
Equine-assisted counseling is led by a licensed mental health clinician working with a PATH Intl. certified equine specialist. The website says no mental health diagnosis is needed, and it serves children age 4 and up, teens and adults.
The Horses and Volunteers
US Equestrian's profile of HTR lists 16 specially trained horses and more than 100 volunteers each week. Volunteer opportunities and a volunteer calendar are posted on the center's website.
Location
Heartland Therapeutic Riding is at 19655 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66013, and US Equestrian says it serves people from around the Kansas City area. HTR's website lists a heated, insulated indoor arena used year round, plus an outdoor arena and groomed riding trail used as weather permits.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
Complete the online participant application on HTR's website. Staff review it, then contact you for paperwork and an evaluation, and eligible riders are placed on a waitlist until a suitable slot opens.
How much does it cost?
As listed on its website, adaptive riding is $45 per class and horsemanship lessons are $25 each, with scholarships available. Individual counseling is listed at $175 to $200 per session and family sessions at $250; HTR does not bill insurance but accepts FSA and HSA cards. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Are there age or weight requirements?
Adaptive riders must be at least 4, able to sit independently and have physician approval. Mounted activities have a 180-pound weight limit; ground classes have none.
How do I contact Heartland?
Call 913-897-3939 or email info@htrkc.org.
Location
Overland Park, Kansas 66013
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.