GREAT (Great Results Equine-Assisted Therapies)
Greenwood, Louisiana
GREAT (Great Results Equine-Assisted Therapies) is a program of The Arc Caddo-Bossier that has offered equine-assisted services to children and adults with disabilities since 1997. Lessons take place in Greenwood, Louisiana, west of Shreveport, and include therapeutic riding, school programs and an inclusive summer camp.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- 12-week spring and fall sessions
- 4-week summer session
- Private lessons
- Adaptive PE riding for Caddo Parish Schools
- Camp Victory inclusive summer camp
- Children and adults with disabilities
- People with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism or traumatic brain injury
- Children ages 4-10, with and without disabilities (Camp Victory)
More about this center
About the Program
According to The Arc, GREAT's mission is "to build unlimited opportunities for people with disabilities through therapeutic horsemanship." The Arc describes GREAT as a PATH Intl. member center with PATH Intl. certified instructors, and a 2025 Bossier Press-Tribune article calls it the only PATH Intl. member center in Northwest Louisiana.
The Arc says GREAT also runs four 6-week sessions a year for the Caddo Parish Schools Adaptive Physical Education Program, with students' adaptive PE teacher and a licensed therapist.
Camp Victory
Camp Victory is an inclusive June camp for children ages 4 to 10, with and without disabilities, including siblings. In 2025, its 23rd year, it ran two one-week sessions for 36 children each and, the Bossier Press-Tribune reported, has consistently kept a waiting list. Activities included riding, arts and crafts, nature studies and a Friday horse show.
The Horses and Volunteers
The Arc says GREAT's horses are donated, leased or rescued and complete extensive training before working in lessons. Volunteers help with lessons and horse care, logging more than 5,000 hours a year, after hands-on training and a background check paid for by GREAT.
Location
The GREAT facility is at 7141 Greenwood-Springridge Road, Greenwood, LA 71033. The Bossier Press-Tribune describes a 37,000-square-foot facility on a 30-acre campus.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for riding lessons?
The Arc says riders need an application with a physician's statement signed by a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. Call (318) 938-9166 to ask about openings.
Are there rider requirements?
According to The Arc, riders should weigh no more than 200 pounds and be able to sit on a horse with minimal assistance. One-time rides and rentals are not offered.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed by The Arc, a 12-week spring or fall session is $420 (or two $210 payments) and the 4-week summer session is $140. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. A volunteer pre-application and handbook are on The Arc's website.
Location
Greenwood, Louisiana 71033
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.