Heavenly Hooves Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center
Farmersville, Texas
Heavenly Hooves Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Farmersville, Texas. According to its website, it offers free therapeutic riding for children and adults with a medical, physical, emotional or psychological diagnosis, and for at-risk youth. It says it is a licensed SpiritHorse International center.
- Therapeutic riding (SpiritHorse method)
- Equine-assisted counseling with a partner counseling practice (fee-for-service)
- Programs for at-risk youth
- Weekly sessions in 8 to 12 week semesters
- Children with special needs
- Adults with special needs
- People with a medical or psychological diagnosis
- At-risk youth
More about this center
About the Program
The center lists Lynn and Russell Turner as founders, and GuideStar names Lynn Turner as executive director. The IRS ruling year for the nonprofit is 2009, and its IRS registration now lists the name SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center. The website says the center is run according to Christian beliefs.
In a SpiritHorse session, students help lead, groom and saddle the horse, then ride for the rest of the hour with a certified instructor while a parent or volunteer walks alongside. Each rider gets an individual lesson plan based on the 96-step SpiritHorse method.
The website also lists fee-for-service equine-assisted counseling with partner Hope in Life Counseling and says the center has four Eagala certified instructors. One page describes counseling as opening soon, so ask about availability.
Getting Started
Therapeutic riding requires a diagnosis and physician approval. New riders complete a client packet and rider questionnaire from the website's forms page. At least one parent must serve as a safety sidewalker.
Volunteering
Volunteer roles listed on the website include sidewalker, instructor, administrative help, maintenance and fundraising events. All volunteers go through an interview and a background check. The center's North Texas Giving Day profile says all of its staff are volunteers.
Location
Heavenly Hooves is at 18897 Johnson Ln., Farmersville, Texas 75442, in rural North Texas northeast of Dallas. Its listed service area includes Farmersville, Greenville, McKinney, Princeton, Dallas and Collin and Hunt counties.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much does therapeutic riding cost?
The center says therapeutic riding is free for eligible riders, funded by donations and sponsors. Call 214.995.0567 to ask.
Who is eligible to ride?
According to the website, therapeutic riding requires a medical, physical, emotional or psychological diagnosis and physician approval. At-risk youth are also eligible for the SpiritHorse program.
How do I enroll?
Download the client packet and rider questionnaire from the website's forms page, then contact Lynn Turner at LynnTurner@HeavenlyHoovesRanch.com or 214.995.0567. No waitlist is described.
When are sessions held?
Sessions are weekly in 8 to 12 week Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. The latest posted schedule listed a tentative Fall 2025 semester (September to early December), so call to confirm dates.
Location
Farmersville, Texas 75442
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.