High Horses Center for Equine-Assisted Services
Sharon, Vermont
High Horses Center for Equine-Assisted Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a 38-acre farm in Sharon, Vermont. It offers adaptive riding and horsemanship, hippotherapy with licensed therapists, equine-assisted learning and a group program for frontline workers. The center says it serves more than 200 participants a year, ages 3 to 90.
- Adaptive riding and horsemanship
- Hippotherapy with licensed physical and occupational therapists
- Equine-assisted learning (EAL) for groups
- Frontline Heroes group program
- Horse Powered Reading
- Summer camps for children and teens
- Kindred Spirits sessions for people living with dementia
- Children, teens and adults (ages 3 to 90)
- People who need physical, emotional or cognitive adaptations
- People with learning or developmental disabilities
- Neurodivergent children and adults
- People with emotional health or trauma-related conditions
- Veterans
- Nurses, teachers, EMS professionals and firefighters
- Older adults living with dementia
More about this center
About the Program
High Horses was founded in 1993 by a small group of volunteers with two borrowed horses and 17 riders. It operated for years as the High Horses Therapeutic Riding Program and now uses the name High Horses Center for Equine-Assisted Services. It is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center and says it was one of the first programs in New England to earn that accreditation.
Adaptive riding lessons are taught by PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors and include riding, groundwork and horsemanship. The hippotherapy program is led by licensed occupational and physical therapists with advanced training through the American Hippotherapy Association, and works on sensory integration, motor skills, posture and core strength, and gait and balance. It requires a physician's prescription or referral.
Equine-assisted learning is a group program for schools, camps, youth organizations and adult groups, and the center describes it as different from traditional therapy or coaching. Frontline Heroes offers separate group tracks built on groundwork and horsemanship for veterans, for nurses and teachers, and for EMS professionals and firefighters.
Getting Started
Families start with the Program Inquiry Form on the website, followed by a phone consultation. Next come intake forms, including a physician's medical clearance, and an in-person evaluation. If no suitable horse and staff opening is available, the participant goes on a waitlist.
Programs run Monday through Friday, year-round, in seasonal blocks, and many follow a 6 to 8 week session format. The center is closed on major holidays. It says it accepts participants based on therapeutic need, and financial aid is available for families who need help with the cost. Call 802-763-3280 to ask about current rates.
The Horses and Staff
The Our Herd page lists 11 horses, from two miniature horses to Quarter Horses, a Haflinger cross, a Belgian and a Percheron. Staff include Susan Miller, Director of Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship Programs, an Advanced CTRI, and physical therapist Amy Greene.
Volunteering
No horse experience is needed to start volunteering. All new volunteers begin with barn chores, and other roles include side walking and horse handling, which calls for horse experience. Volunteers fill out the Volunteer Application on the website, attend a general orientation and receive ongoing training. Email volunteer@highhorses.org with questions.
Location
High Horses is at 138 Horse Farm Road, Sharon, VT 05065, on a 38-acre farm in Vermont's Upper Valley. Mail goes to P.O. Box 278, Sharon, VT 05065.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for lessons or therapy at High Horses?
Start with the Program Inquiry Form on the High Horses website. Hippotherapy also needs a physician's prescription or referral.
How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the program, and financial aid is available. Call 802-763-3280 or email Hello@HighHorses.org for current rates.
Location
Sharon, Vermont 05065
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.