Southern Breeze Equestrian Center
Fresno, Texas
Southern Breeze Equestrian Center is a riding center in Fresno, Texas. Its website says it specializes in hunter/jumper and dressage, and alongside lessons, training and boarding it offers a therapeutic riding program for riders with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities.
- Therapeutic riding
- Private and small group riding lessons
- Hunt seat equitation, show jumping and dressage instruction
- Summer camps
- Horse training and boarding
- Riders with physical disabilities
- Riders with cognitive disabilities
- Riders with emotional disabilities
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, Southern Breeze is a PATH Intl. registered center. Its therapeutic riding page says instructors and volunteer side-walkers work as a team with each rider, and that the center offers clinics to help parents and volunteers understand the benefits. The site does not describe hippotherapy or mental health services, so families looking for those should ask directly. Our guide to PATH Intl. explains what center registration and instructor certification mean.
The therapeutic riding page does not list age or weight requirements. Separately, the center's general lessons page says riders must be at least 6 years old (with individual rides available for younger children), sets a 180 lb weight limit, and says there is currently a waitlist for new students. That page does not mention therapeutic riding, so ask whether any of these rules apply.
The Horses and Staff
The center's About page says Cathy Strobel has owned and operated Southern Breeze since 1998 and lists her as a USHJA and PATH certified trainer with more than 40 years in the horse industry. The trainer team also includes Zeeshan Malik, Megan Schrier and Rachel Kmitta.
The website lists four groomed arenas, including a covered arena and a dressage arena, with a gated entrance and a fully fenced property.
Location
Southern Breeze Equestrian Center is at 3801 FM 521 Road, Fresno, TX 77545.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for therapeutic riding at Southern Breeze?
The therapeutic riding page asks families to call 281-431-4868 to learn more or set up a lesson. The center can also be reached at sbectx@gmail.com. Its lessons page mentions a waitlist for new students but does not say whether that includes therapeutic riding.
How much does therapeutic riding cost?
Call 281-431-4868 for current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for typical ranges.
Are there age or weight requirements?
The therapeutic riding page does not state any. The general lessons page lists a minimum age of 6 and a 180 lb weight limit, but it does not say these apply to therapeutic riding, so ask when you call.
Location
Fresno, Texas 77545
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.