Allied Horsemanship, Inc.
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Allied Horsemanship, Inc. is a therapeutic horsemanship program in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, led by PATH Intl. certified therapeutic riding instructors. It offers adaptive riding and un-mounted lessons, equine-assisted learning and a youth horsemanship course. The program welcomes participants ages 5 and up with a wide range of abilities.
- Adaptive horsemanship lessons (group and private)
- Un-mounted group lessons
- Equine-assisted learning (non-therapy)
- RY Horsemanship Course for ages 8 and up
- PATH Intl. CTRI mentoring for instructors-in-training
- Volunteer Team Member Program
- Children and adults ages 5 and up
- Veterans
- People with autism
- People with Down syndrome
- People with depression or PTSD
- Stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors
- People with visual or hearing impairments
- Wheelchair and walker users
More about this center
About the Program
Allied Horsemanship says it is a PATH Intl. center. Its adaptive lessons are led by certified PATH Intl. therapeutic riding instructors with a team of helpers, and each lesson covers grooming, tacking, leading, riding, untacking and a final grooming, adapted to the rider's abilities. This is therapeutic riding rather than clinical therapy.
Lessons run 45 minutes to an hour, and group lessons are kept to two or three riders. Private lessons are also offered, and un-mounted group lessons of 30 to 45 minutes are available for participants who can't ride. Lessons run in six-week sessions, one lesson per week.
The center also offers equine-assisted learning for schools, organizations and personal development, led by teachers, organizational strategists or life coaches. Its RY Horsemanship Course takes students ages 8 and up through the Red and Yellow Horse Sense levels, covering horse care, handling, equipment and riding at the walk and jog.
The Horses and Staff
Allied Horsemanship, Inc. was formed in January 2017 and held its first lesson that July. Founder and CEO Shannon Gher is a lead instructor and a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) and mentor, and holds a bachelor's degree in animal science with an equine emphasis. Founder Dawn Adkins is also a lead instructor and PATH Intl. CTRI. Shannon mentors instructors working toward their CTRI.
The About page lists the program's horses, including River, a Paso Fino/Quarter Horse gelding, Star, a Morgan/Quarter Horse mare, and Rapsody, an Arabian mare.
Volunteering
Volunteers in the Allied Team Member Program must be at least 12, complete an application packet and attend a two-hour training. No horse experience is needed. Volunteers serve as side walkers or horse handlers and commit to at least two lessons a week for a six-week session.
Location
Allied Horsemanship is at 35954 Cypress Ln, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, in Crawford County in southwestern Wisconsin.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started with adaptive lessons?
The center asks new riders to contact it to schedule an assessment. Call (608) 412-2692 or email alliedhorse@gmail.com.
What ages does Allied Horsemanship serve?
Horsemanship opportunities are open to ages 5 and up, and the RY Horsemanship Course is for students ages 8 and up.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (608) 412-2692 or email alliedhorse@gmail.com to ask about current rates. The center says family rates are available on request.
What happens if weather cancels a lesson?
Cancellations are posted on the center's Facebook page at least one hour before the lesson, or you can call (608) 412-2692. Helmets are provided; riders should wear long pants and closed shoes with a sturdy heel or non-slip sole.
Location
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin 53821
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.