Paradise Ranch
Springfield, Tennessee
Paradise Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Springfield, Tennessee, about 30 miles north of Nashville. It offers therapeutic riding for children and adults with special needs. Its stated mission is to help people with special needs grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually through horseback riding and other recreational activities.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- One-hour riding sessions
- Mount leader and up to two side walkers per rider
- Spring and fall riding sessions
- Volunteer program
- Children with special needs
- Adults with special needs
More about this center
About the Program
Each session lasts an hour and works on building the rider's strength while teaching riding skills. Every rider has a mount leader, who leads the horse, and up to two side walkers.
According to its website, riding is taught by a certified CHA and PATH Intl. riding instructor. The ranch's event calendar lists spring and fall riding sessions, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a Christmas party in December.
Volunteering
The program relies on volunteers to serve as mount leaders and side walkers. The ranch holds a new volunteer orientation before the spring and fall sessions.
History
The riding program began in 1998 with 8 clients and 4 horses, according to its website, and now serves both adults and children. Paradise Ranch Inc. received its tax-exempt status in 2001.
Location
Paradise Ranch is at 2822 Paradise Lane, Springfield, Tennessee 37172, in Robertson County about 30 miles north of Nashville. The main phone number is (615) 382-7256.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up a rider?
Call the ranch at (615) 382-7256 to ask about enrolling a rider in the next spring or fall session.
Who can ride at Paradise Ranch?
The ranch offers therapeutic riding for children and adults with special needs. Each rider is supported by a mount leader and up to two side walkers.
When are sessions held?
Riding runs in a spring session and a fall session, with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check the ranch's event calendar for current dates.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Volunteers serve as mount leaders and side walkers, and new volunteers attend an orientation before each session begins.
Location
Springfield, Tennessee 37172
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.