Solid Ground Equine Assisted Services
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Solid Ground Equine Assisted Services is a nonprofit equine center on a family ranch in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It offers therapeutic riding, a veterans program, an equine and animal assisted mental health program, equine-assisted leadership and summer camps. Its programs serve people of all ages and abilities, including riders with behavioral health, physical or cognitive disabilities and veterans.
- Therapeutic riding
- Veterans program (free to eligible veterans)
- Equine and animal assisted mental health program
- Equine-assisted leadership and team building
- Summer horse camp
- Summer farm day camp
- Children and adults of all ages and abilities
- Riders with behavioral health, physical or cognitive disabilities
- Veterans, including those with PTSD
- People facing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD or addiction
- Children in Pre-K through 5th grade (camps)
- Teams and groups
More about this center
About the Program
Therapeutic riding lessons typically run 50 minutes and include grooming and tacking up followed by a mounted lesson. Riders are matched with a suitable horse and grouped with others working through similar challenges. Lessons are offered Monday through Thursday, and Fridays may be available by appointment.
The veterans program is individually tailored and is provided free of charge to eligible veterans. It runs in 12-week spring and fall sessions that meet on Wednesday mornings, and the center says it is designed to complement traditional therapy.
The mental health program works in partnership with a licensed mental health therapist, who creates a personalized treatment plan with each participant. Sessions include grooming, feeding and time with farm animals, plus gardening and other farm work. Participation requires pre-approval from the center, and staff say they will help with the insurance process where they can, though coverage is not guaranteed.
The Horses and Staff
Shelley Trumbly, RN, founded Solid Ground and is its executive director. The center lists 10 horses, many of them Paints, along with donkeys and Pygmy goats.
History
Solid Ground was founded in 2016 on the ranch where Trumbly grew up, starting with one horse. It served its first five students in 2017 and launched its veterans program in 2018-19. In 2022 it was named the recipient of the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Humanitarian Award, selected from across the National Guard, for its work with veterans.
Location
The center is at 630 Griffith Lane, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, and serves Klamath County.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for therapeutic riding?
Complete the program registration form on the center's website and include a medical clearance from a healthcare provider. Solid Ground will supply the form if you need one, then contact you to schedule a first session. Self-referrals are accepted.
Do veterans pay for the program?
No. The veterans program is free to eligible veterans. Contact the center first to receive the registration code needed to sign up.
What ages do the summer camps serve?
The summer horse camp and farm day camp are for children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Camps do not require medical clearance.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (541) 539-6303 to ask about current rates. See our guide to equine therapy costs for typical ranges.
Location
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603
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.