Staten Island Recreational Association
Staten Island, New York
Staten Island Recreational Association, Inc. is an equine-assisted services organization based in New York, offering therapeutic riding and horse-centered programs designed to support individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, and developmental challenges. The program focuses on improving confidence, coordination, balance, communication skills, 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
- Confidence-building equine sessions
- Individual and group instruction
- Life skills development through horsemanship
- Volunteer-supported programming
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Individuals with disabilities
- Riders with physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental challenges
- Beginners needing adaptive riding support
- Families seeking equine-assisted therapeutic programs
More about this center
The organization emphasizes inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement, encouraging participants to build independence, confidence, and life skills through meaningful equine experiences. With adaptive instruction and supportive guidance, Staten Island Recreational Association, Inc. provides a welcoming setting for therapy, learning, and personal growth.
About This Program
Staten Island Recreational Association, Inc. offers therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities tailored to each participant’s needs and abilities. Sessions are designed to support physical development, emotional regulation, social interaction, and confidence-building through guided horsemanship and structured horse interaction.
The program follows an adaptive instructional model that allows activities to be adjusted based on participant comfort levels and therapeutic needs. Riders are encouraged to progress at their own pace while developing trust, coordination, and meaningful connections with horses.
Facility and Setting
Staten Island Recreational Association, Inc. operates in New York, offering a dedicated equestrian environment designed for therapeutic and adaptive riding programs. The setting provides a safe, structured, and supportive space where participants can focus on therapy, learning, and personal development.
The atmosphere is welcoming, community-focused, and encouraging, allowing individuals to engage with horses in a way that promotes trust, comfort, and steady progress. The environment is designed to support participants with a wide range of abilities and needs.
What Makes Them Unique
Staten Island Recreational Association, Inc. stands out for its strong community-oriented approach that emphasizes accessibility and inclusion in equine-assisted programming.
Another defining feature is its adaptive, participant-centered instruction model that supports confidence-building, independence, and emotional growth through structured horse interaction.
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Location
Staten Island, New York 10305
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.