Rocky Mountain College Therapeutic Horsemanship Program
Billings, Montana
Rocky Mountain College Therapeutic Horsemanship Program is an equine-assisted services program based in Montana, offering therapeutic riding and horsemanship experiences designed to support individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. The program focuses on improving confidence, coordination, balance, and emotional well-being through structured interaction with horses in a safe and supportive environment.
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted activities
- Adaptive horsemanship
- Special needs riding programs
- Skill-building riding sessions
- Educational horsemanship experiences
- Volunteer-supported programming
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Individuals with disabilities
- Riders with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges
- Beginners needing structured instruction
- Students and community participants in therapeutic programs
More about this center
As part of a college-based setting, the program combines educational structure with hands-on therapeutic equine experiences. It emphasizes learning, personal development, and community engagement while providing meaningful equine-assisted services to participants.
About This Program
Rocky Mountain College Therapeutic Horsemanship Program provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities tailored to each participant’s needs and abilities. Sessions are designed to support physical development, communication skills, and emotional growth through guided horsemanship and structured horse interaction.
The program operates in a structured, educational environment where safety, learning, and skill development are key priorities. Participants are encouraged to progress at their own pace while building trust, confidence, and connection with horses.
Facility and Setting
The program operates through Rocky Mountain College in Montana, providing access to an academic and equestrian environment designed to support therapeutic horsemanship activities. The setting combines structured educational resources with practical equine facilities.
The atmosphere is professional, supportive, and learning-focused, allowing participants to engage in therapeutic riding while benefiting from a structured college environment. The setting promotes safety, development, and skill progression.
What Makes Them Unique
This program stands out for being embedded within a college environment, blending academic structure with therapeutic equine services.
Another defining feature is its emphasis on education and community engagement, providing both therapeutic support and experiential learning opportunities in horsemanship.
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Location
Billings, Montana 59102
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.