4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program
Parsonsburg, Maryland
4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Parsonsburg, Maryland, founded in 2001 according to its website. It offers adaptive riding and ground-based horse programs for individuals of all ages and abilities, plus a veteran program.
- Adaptive riding lessons
- Therapeutic horse experiences
- Equine assisted learning (unmounted)
- Veteran equine therapy
- HorsePower Program
- Play and Connect
- Mindful horse programs
- Summer horse camps and private lessons
- Individuals of all ages and abilities
- Children, teens, school and youth groups (equine assisted learning)
- U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members
- First responders (equine assisted learning)
- People dealing with grief, trauma or emotional pain
More about this center
About the Program
4STEPS says its mission is to empower, enhance and enrich lives through equine assisted activities and therapies. It is a member center of PATH Intl., and its website says adaptive lessons are taught by PATH Intl. instructors who adapt each lesson to the rider's needs and goals.
Alongside therapeutic riding, the center lists unmounted equine assisted learning focused on communication, teamwork, leadership and emotional awareness, offered individually or in groups. Its veteran program includes individual adaptive lessons or group retreats with groundwork, mindfulness and natural lifemanship activities. The website says the farm is set in the Wicomico County Forest and that its sensory trails offer miles of nature.
Getting Started
New participants complete a Participant Application and Health History and a registration form, both posted on the website. Riding runs in seasonal sessions listed on the website; call to ask about openings. Call (410) 835-8814 to ask about current rates.
Volunteering
The center says no horse experience is required and all training is provided. There is no required time commitment, and the website gives examples from one hour a month to one hour a day. To start, fill out the volunteer application, then contact the office to set up a meet and greet at the farm.
Location
4STEPS is located at 5367A Sixty Foot Road, Parsonsburg, MD 21849, in Wicomico County.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider at 4STEPS?
Complete the Participant Application and Health History and the current registration form from the 4STEPS website, then call (410) 835-8814 with questions.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (410) 835-8814 or email giddyup4steps@aol.com to ask.
Who can ride?
The website says adaptive riding is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Specific age limits are not listed.
Are there programs for veterans?
Yes. 4STEPS lists a program for U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
Location
Parsonsburg, Maryland 21849
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.