Riding Unlimited
Ponder, Texas
Riding Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship center in Ponder, Texas, in Denton County. It lists therapeutic horsemanship, equine-assisted learning and equine-assisted counseling, plus Operation Warhorse for military members, veterans and first responders. It says it serves participants from age 4 through senior adults.
- Therapeutic horsemanship
- Equine-assisted learning
- Equine-assisted counseling
- Operation Warhorse (military, veterans, first responders)
- Horsemanship summer camp (ages 6 to 12)
- Horse boarding
- Children ages 4 and up, teens and adults
- People with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy
- ADHD
- Traumatic brain injury
- People facing social or emotional challenges
- Active military, veterans and first responders
More about this center
About the Program
According to its North Texas Giving Day profile, Riding Unlimited has worked toward its mission of "turning disabilities into possibilities" since 1990 and is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center. Its therapeutic riding instructors are PATH Intl. certified, and the program aims to build strength, balance, coordination, memory, communication and self-esteem.
The equine-assisted learning program teaches academic and social-emotional skills and is led by a state-certified educator on staff, the profile says.
Veterans and First Responders
Operation Warhorse is the center's program for active military, veterans and first responders. The center also describes equine-assisted counseling sessions of 45 minutes, led by a licensed mental health professional with a PATH-certified equine specialist. For veterans and active military, it said these sessions are funded by the Texas Veterans Commission at no cost to participants, starting in August 2024. Its payment page also mentions self-pay counseling. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
Volunteering
The center says it partners with Texas Woman's University, Dallas College, the University of North Texas and local school districts, which provide volunteer and practicum opportunities for students.
Location
Riding Unlimited is at 9168 T N Skiles Rd, Ponder, TX 76259, in Denton County. It lists Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant and Wise counties as its service area.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll?
The center's website was offline when this listing was checked, so call (940) 479-2016 or email director@ridingunlimited.org to ask about openings and intake.
How much do sessions cost?
Its online payment page lists a 10-week 2026 therapeutic horsemanship session at $600 for group lessons or $750 for private lessons, with an option to pay half up front, and self-pay equine-assisted counseling at $150 per individual session, as listed. Call (940) 479-2016 to confirm current fees. Counseling for veterans and active military was listed as funded by the Texas Veterans Commission at no cost starting in August 2024.
What ages does it serve?
The center says it serves participants from age 4 through senior adults. Its summer horsemanship camp is for ages 6 to 12 and is not a therapeutic camp.
Location
Ponder, Texas 76259
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.