Location: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, United States
Allied Horsemanship, Inc. is an equine-assisted services program in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, that offers adaptive horsemanship, therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning, and Horse Powered Reading® for children and adults. The program serves ages 5 and up and provides both group and individual lessons tailored to ability, age, and horse skill level.
About This Program
Allied Horsemanship was started in 2017 by Shannon Gher and operates as a PATH International Center. The program focuses on helping individuals improve their lives through interactions with horses while providing horsemanship opportunities for riders of different abilities.
The program offers adaptive horsemanship as part of a broader equine-assisted services model. Its services include mounted and unmounted activities, equine-assisted learning, Horse Powered Reading®, and educational events. Lessons are organized by age, ability, and horse skill level, with group lessons limited to two or three riders.
Services Offered
- Adaptive horsemanship
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted learning
- Horse Powered Reading®
- 4-H related horse activities
- Ground work
- Group lessons
- Individual lessons
- Educational events
Who They Serve
Allied Horsemanship may be a good fit for:
- Children ages 5 and up
- Teens
- Adults
- Riders with different abilities
- Individuals seeking adaptive horsemanship
- Participants who benefit from equine-assisted learning
- Students working on reading-related skills through Horse Powered Reading®
Facility and Setting
Allied Horsemanship operates from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and also lists a second lesson location at CurlE Magic Deva Arena in Boscobel. The program uses small group sizes and provides lessons in a setting focused on safety, leadership, and skill development.
- Prairie du Chien location
- Second lesson location in Boscobel
- Small group lessons
- Mounted and unmounted activities
- PATH International Center
- Safety-focused lesson environment
What Makes Them Unique
Allied Horsemanship stands out for combining adaptive horsemanship with equine-assisted learning and Horse Powered Reading® in one program. That mix gives participants more than one way to work with horses depending on their goals and needs.
The program also operates with certified PATH instructors and offers two lesson locations in southwest Wisconsin. Its structure supports both horsemanship development and personal growth through individualized and small-group instruction.