Bright Star Stables
Rougemont, North Carolina
Bright Star Stables is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Rougemont, North Carolina, that offers therapeutic riding for students with disabilities. Its website says riders of all ages and ability levels are welcome, including people with physical, cognitive, sensory or emotional disabilities.
- Therapeutic riding lessons
- English and Western riding
- Horse care, grooming and handling
- Groundwork and leading
- Trail rides
- Horse show participation
- Children and adults with disabilities
- Riders with autism
- Riders with Down syndrome
- Riders with cerebral palsy
- Riders with brain injuries
- Riders with sensory integration disorder
- Riders with attention deficit disorder
- Riders with birth defects
More about this center
About the Program
Bright Star Stables was established in 2010. Its stated purpose is to give riders with disabilities a place to become effective and competitive equestrians. The website describes therapeutic riding as recreational therapy that works on cognitive processing, physical exercise, balance and coordination, communication skills and personal growth.
A typical lesson may include grooming and saddling, games on horseback, pattern exercises, trail rides and groundwork such as leading the horse. Students learn horse care, riding, handling and management at their own level. Riders work in both English and Western disciplines, including pleasure, trail and showmanship, and the stable says some students have competed in shows for riders with special needs as well as open horse shows.
The Horses and Staff
According to its website, the lesson horses are former show horses, mostly American Quarter Horses, many of them donated to the program. Instructors are certified through PATH Intl.
Brad and Heather Glazer founded the stable and are listed as its directors.
Location
Bright Star Stables is at 2515 Moores Mill Road, Rougemont, NC 27572. Visits to see the facility can be arranged by contacting the stable.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for lessons?
Call 919-316-0747 or email brad@brightstarstables.org. The stable can also arrange a visit so families can see the facility first.
Who can ride at Bright Star Stables?
The stable welcomes students of all ages and ability levels with physical, cognitive, sensory or emotional disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and brain injuries.
How much do lessons cost?
Contact the stable at 919-316-0747 or brad@brightstarstables.org to ask about current rates. Our guide to equine therapy costs explains what to expect.
Can I support the program?
Yes. Bright Star Stables is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and accepts donations of time or money through its website.
Location
Rougemont, North Carolina 27572
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.