Jeremiah’s Crossing, Inc.
Babcock, Wisconsin
Jeremiah's Crossing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding center on a 138-acre property near Babcock in central Wisconsin. It offers riding lessons for people with special needs, and lessons are free for students thanks to donor support. The center describes itself as a PATH Intl. member center.
- Therapeutic riding lessons
- Small group lessons (up to 5 students)
- Arena lessons in summer
- Woodland trail rides in fall
- Volunteer program
- Volunteer work camps for families and groups
- Students age 4 and older
- People with physical, cognitive, emotional or academic challenges
- Individuals with special needs
More about this center
About the Program
Students must be at least 4 years old and have a diagnosed physical, cognitive, emotional or academic challenge, and classes are scheduled around each student's needs. Lessons last about an hour, meet weekly (weather permitting) in groups of up to five, and helmets are provided. Riders need closed-toe shoes, and jeans or other non-slippery pants are recommended.
Lessons run June through October. The summer session (June to August) meets weekday mornings in the arena. The fall session starts two weeks after Labor Day, with lessons Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and on Saturdays, which are set aside for students who attend school. Many fall lessons move out to the woodland trails. Read more about therapeutic riding.
The Horses and Staff
The center says all of its instructors are certified by PATH Intl. Roger and Kathleen Harris are PATH certified registered instructors who have taught at Jeremiah's Crossing since 2008. Martha Airth-Kindree became a PATH certified instructor in 2018, and Tracy Arnes and Becky Deist are also listed on the instructor page.
Friends of the farm helped build the outdoor arena at the south end of the property in 2013, and miles of trails run through the wooded land. The center's horse pages list the herd by name, including Aladdin, Charlie, Dakota and Jedd.
History
Roger and Kathleen Harris began planning a ranch that would use horses to help kids in 2002 and bought the property in central Wisconsin in February 2006. Jeremiah's Crossing received its 501(c)(3) ruling from the IRS in 2007. The FAQ says the ranch is not affiliated with any religious organization; its founders are Christians who serve families of all backgrounds.
Volunteering
Lesson volunteers work as side walkers (age 14 and up) or horse leaders (age 15 and up), and learn to groom and tack the horses. Other roles include event planning committees, the summer hay team, grounds and barn upkeep, a summer reading program assistant and an instructor assistant who passes information to parents. Families and groups can also come for a day, a weekend or a week of volunteer work camp.
Location
Jeremiah's Crossing is at 2440 County Hwy X, Babcock, WI 54413, on a 138-acre wooded property in central Wisconsin. The mailing address is PO Box 126, Babcock, WI 54413. Visits are by appointment only.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a student?
Families request an application packet through the website. Once the instructor receives it, they set up a meeting to get to know the student and match them with a horse. Parents or caregivers stay on site during lessons.
How much do lessons cost?
The center says lessons are free for students. Donors can sponsor a lesson ($65) or help cover a horse's feed and care.
Who can ride?
Students age 4 and older with a diagnosed physical, cognitive, emotional or academic challenge.
How do I contact the center?
Call 715-884-2551 and leave a message, since staff are often away from the office phone, or email JCrossing2911@gmail.com or info@jeremiahscrossing.org.
Location
Babcock, Wisconsin 54413
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.