Equine Tranquility Wellness Center
Green Township, New Jersey
Equine Tranquility Wellness Center (ETWC) is a nonprofit therapeutic riding center at Equine Tranquility Farm in Sussex County, New Jersey. It offers therapeutic riding, riding lessons, equine assisted learning and yoga on horseback. According to its website, it serves people of all ages with emotional, psychological and physical disabilities, along with recreational riders.
- Therapeutic riding
- Riding lessons from walk-only rides to walk, trot and canter (English, Western, trail)
- Centered Riding lessons
- Equine assisted learning
- Yoga on horseback
- "Mommy and Me" sessions
- Bi-weekly Saturday morning camp (ages 5 to 13)
- Private and group lessons
- Children, teens, adults and seniors
- People with autism
- People with multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy
- People with ADD/ADHD
- People with depression
- People with Down syndrome
- People with traumatic brain injury
- People with visual or hearing impairments
More about this center
About the Program
ETWC describes itself as a nonprofit that works to improve the lives and welfare of both people and horses. Its website lists autism, MS, CP, ADD/ADHD, depressive disorder, Down syndrome, TBI and visual or hearing impairment among the conditions of riders it serves, and says the list is not complete.
Each therapeutic riding lesson includes a PATH certified instructor, a horse handler and one or two side walkers, according to the lessons page. Lessons are private or semi-private, with up to four riders in a semi-private class. A 2017 Horse Nation feature reported that a local school brought children with special needs for lessons twice a week and that riders ranged from about 4 to about 65 years old.
The Horses and Staff
The website lists Colleen O'Dea, CTRI, along with Kara Stark McGrew and Brittney Williams. Horse Nation identified O'Dea as the director and a PATH Intl. certified instructor.
The website says the center rescues horses to give them a second career, and Horse Nation reported in 2017 that the herd came through rescue or donation and that supporters could sponsor a horse to help cover its care. The website profiles therapy horses including Rambo, Leon and Geebs.
Getting Started
New riders complete the Registration and Release Form on the center's Forms page, then call (201) 970-3400 or use the website's contact page. Lessons run year-round. As listed on the website, rates are $68 for a private hour, $50 for a semi-private hour, $40 for a private half hour and $35 for a semi-private half hour, with discounts on prepaid packages and for volunteers.
The center asks for volunteers to help with lessons and horse care. Volunteers complete a separate Volunteer/Staff Form.
Location
The center lists its address as 134 Airport Road, Green, New Jersey 07821, at Equine Tranquility Farm in the Andover area of Sussex County. Hours posted on its website are 9:00 am to 7:30 pm Monday through Friday and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekends; call ahead to confirm.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for lessons?
Fill out the Registration and Release Form on the ETWC website, then call (201) 970-3400 or use the website's contact page to schedule.
What ages does ETWC serve?
The center says it serves people of all ages. Its Saturday morning camp is for children ages 5 to 13.
How much do lessons cost?
The website lists $68 for a private hour and $50 for a semi-private hour, with half-hour options at $40 and $35. Call (201) 970-3400 to confirm current rates. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Does ETWC offer hippotherapy?
The center's website describes therapeutic riding, riding lessons, equine assisted learning and yoga on horseback. Ask the center directly about any other services.
Location
Green Township, New Jersey 07821
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.