Care From the Heart at Bella Rosa Riding Academy
Howell, New Jersey
Care From the Heart is the therapeutic riding program at Bella Rosa Riding Academy (also called Bella Rosa Stables) in Howell, New Jersey. According to its website, it offers a wide range of equine-assisted activities "under the supervision of certified and trained professionals," with treatment plans tailored to each client's needs. Monmouth ResourceNet lists the program as serving children, adolescents and adults.
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted activities
- Individually tailored treatment plans
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
More about this center
About the Program
The program's stated goal is to improve quality of life physically, mentally and socially, using a mix of activities and therapies in a natural barn setting. Its website describes the horses as gentle and non-judgmental, which encourages low-pressure verbal and nonverbal interaction.
Monmouth ResourceNet describes the benefits the program works toward as physical (balance, strength, coordination and fitness), cognitive (focus and decision-making), emotional (confidence and coping with frustration) and social (communication).
The Barn
The program runs at Bella Rosa Riding Academy, a lesson barn that also offers riding lessons, boarding, clinics and a summer horse camp. The academy's lesson page says that, in accordance with PATH standards and equine welfare considerations, a weight limit applies to all mounted activities.
Getting Started
The program's page has a contact form, and families can call 732-938-5445 or email stephen@bellarosara.com to ask about openings, scheduling and current rates. Monmouth ResourceNet lists Stephen Barr as the contact. Our guide on how to choose a center has questions worth asking on a first visit.
Location
Care From the Heart is located at Bella Rosa Riding Academy, 151 Oak Glen Road, Howell, NJ 07731, in Monmouth County.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
Who can take part?
Monmouth ResourceNet lists the program as serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact the program to discuss a rider's needs; treatment plans are tailored to each client.
How do I sign up?
Use the contact form on the program's web page, call 732-938-5445 or email stephen@bellarosara.com.
How much does it cost?
Call 732-938-5445 or email stephen@bellarosara.com to ask about current rates for therapeutic sessions.
Is there a weight limit?
Yes. Bella Rosa says it enforces a weight limit for all mounted activities, in accordance with PATH standards and equine welfare considerations.
Location
Howell, New Jersey 07731
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.