Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center
Rehoboth, Massachusetts
Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center is a nonprofit in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, that its website says has been operating since 1989. It offers hippotherapy and therapeutic riding for children and adults with learning, developmental, emotional and physical needs from Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- Hippotherapy with physical, occupational and speech-language therapists
- Therapeutic riding lessons
- Volunteer program
- Children and adults with special needs
- People with learning, developmental, emotional and physical needs
- Riders of all ages and diagnoses (therapeutic riding)
- Therapy clients from age 2
- Families in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
More about this center
About the Program
Greenlock's About page says it is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center and serves as many as 200 clients each week. The website lists two main offerings. In hippotherapy, physical, occupational and speech-language therapists use the horse's movement as a treatment strategy, with goals such as strength, balance, coordination, breath control and attention. GuideStar's profile describes these therapists as licensed. Therapy clients can start at age 2.
Therapeutic riding is open to people of all ages and diagnoses, and the website says the riding program specifically caters to graduates of its therapy programs. GuideStar's profile says riding lessons are taught by PATH-certified instructors. An NBC 10 feature on the center showed riders practicing trotting, posting and an obstacle course.
The Horses and Staff
The center was co-founded by Edith Wislocki and Sheila Greenbaum. Its team page lists Kevin Eardley as executive director and Kathy Darowski, MS OTR/L, as program director, along with several PATH and Massachusetts licensed riding instructors. The therapy horses are stabled on site.
Volunteering
Greenlock says more than forty volunteers help with sessions each week as horse leaders and side-walkers. Volunteers must be 14 or older, no experience is needed, and the center asks for at least 2 hours a week over 10 to 12 weeks. Text or call 774-254-3162 to sign up.
Location
Greenlock is at 59 Summer Street, Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769, on 26 acres of fields and woodlands with an indoor arena, an outdoor ring and wooded riding trails. Visits are by appointment; call 508-252-5814.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
The website does not describe an application process or waitlist. Call the office at (508) 252-5814 or the inquiries line at 774-254-3162, or email greenlocktrc@gmail.com.
What ages does Greenlock serve?
Therapy services are for children and adults starting at age 2. Therapeutic riding is open to people of all ages.
How much do sessions cost?
Call (508) 252-5814 to ask about current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for typical ranges.
Location
Rehoboth, Massachusetts 02769
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.