7-Star Horse Therapy
Amarillo, Texas
7-Star Horse Therapy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Amarillo, Texas, established in 2004 according to its website. It offers therapeutic riding, equine-assisted psychotherapy and team-building with horses. It serves children and adults with physical, developmental and psychological disabilities, as well as veterans and their families.
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy (individual, family and group)
- Horses Healing Warriors veterans program
- Team-building with horses
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children and adults (site lists ages from 2)
- Veterans and their family members
- People with post-traumatic stress
- People with autism, ADHD or Down syndrome
- People with cerebral palsy, MS or muscular dystrophy
- People with traumatic brain injury
- Amputees
More about this center
About the Program
The center says its therapeutic riding uses certified riding instructors to teach riding and horsemanship, using the horse's rhythmic movement to work on balance, posture, flexibility and strength. Its equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions use horses in place of traditional talk therapy and are offered to individuals, families and groups.
Horses Healing Warriors is a discounted program for veterans and their family members that includes both riding and psychotherapy. The website says a DD214 or active VA card is required. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans for more on these programs.
The Horses and Staff
The staff page lists Michelle Floyd (Facility Administrator), Pete Lucero (PATH Certified Instructor), Paula Simpson (Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor), Sarah Oerly (Equine Specialist), Stephanie Cobb (MA, LPC) and Leann Gabel (EAGALA CMHP). The center says its instructors and mental health professionals hold PATH Intl. and/or Eagala credentials.
Volunteering
Volunteers help with grooming, side walking and horse leading, as well as events, fundraising and office work. The center asks volunteers to complete its application and contact the office for approval.
Location
The center lists its address as 4753 S. Pullman Rd (FM 1258), Amarillo, TX 79118. Its mailing address is PO Box 50655, Amarillo, TX 79159.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
The center asks new clients to call (806) 355-4773 or email 7star.admin@7starhorsetherapy.org. For the veterans program, staff do an intake call and then send forms, including a medical release signed by a doctor or PA.
How much do sessions cost?
The programs page lists a cost of $140 per session for therapeutic riding and psychotherapy, with sliding-scale fees based on ability to pay. Another page lists therapeutic riding at $110, so confirm current rates by phone. The center says scholarships may be available.
What ages does the center serve?
The website lists clients from age 2 into older adulthood: one page says ages 2 to 92 and another says 2 to 102.
Location
Amarillo, Texas 79118
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.