High & Mighty
Ghent, New York
High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center is a nonprofit, PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center on a farm in Ghent, New York. It offers therapeutic riding, carriage driving, unmounted and barn programs for children and adults of all abilities, ages 4 and older, plus a summer program for children and teens.
- Weekly therapeutic riding lessons
- Adaptive carriage driving
- Unmounted program (groundwork with horses)
- Barn program
- Horseplay summer program for children and teens (ages 6 and up)
- Veterans program
- Elders & Equines farm outings
- Mighty Minis off-site visits
- Children and adults of all abilities, ages 4 and up
- Veterans, active military and military families
- Older adults and senior living residents
- Schools, scout troops and residential programs
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About the Program
According to its website, all equine-assisted activities are led by a PATH Intl. professional, and the center lists PATH Intl. Premier Accreditation. Weekly therapeutic riding lessons typically run about an hour and are tailored to each rider's goals. Carriage driving is offered as an adaptive activity, and the center has a wheelchair-adapted cart. The barn program is for people who are not ready to ride or drive, or who choose not to.
The veterans program serves veterans, active military and their families, combining grooming and horse handling with riding and carriage driving. The center lists partnerships with the Joseph Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Program and the STRIDE Wounded Warrior Program. Elders & Equines brings older adults to the farm for half-day visits, and the Mighty Minis, trained miniature horses, visit schools, nursing homes and libraries.
Horseplay, the summer program, runs in week-long sessions, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., mixing mounted and unmounted horse activities with outdoor time, games and crafts.
The Horses and Staff
The center's herd page profiles 15 horses and ponies, from miniature horses and a Shetland pony to a Norwegian Fjord, who pulls the driving carts, and a Belgian draft horse. Executive Director Rachel Conaway is a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Founder Laura R. Corsun, a PATH Intl. certified riding and driving instructor, led the center until 2023 and continues to assist.
History
The farm began in the 1960s as a Hackney pony breeding operation run by Kenneth and Evelyn Harris. The Corsun family bought it in 2009, and the center became a nonprofit in 2013.
Location
High & Mighty is at 71 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075, in Columbia County. The farm covers more than 60 acres, with a 66 by 120 foot indoor arena and heated viewing rooms, an outdoor ring, a round pen, pastures and miles of trails, including a sensory trail with games and puzzles made by participants and volunteers.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll?
Download the participant forms from the center's website, then email them to paloma@high-n-mighty.org, mail them to 71 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075, or book an appointment to drop them off at the farm.
How much do lessons cost?
The center's fee sheet lists private lessons at $75, group lessons at $65, unmounted lessons at $55 and carriage driving lessons at $90, as listed. Scholarships are available through the Founders' Fund; email rachel@high-n-mighty.org to ask. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
What ages does the center serve?
Programs are open to people of all abilities ages 4 and older. The Horseplay summer program is for children and teens ages 6 and up.
How can I contact High & Mighty?
Email info@high-n-mighty.org or call (518) 672-4202. Questions about the veterans program and community partnerships can go to programs@high-n-mighty.org.
Location
Ghent, New York 12075
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.