Location: Wisconsin, United States
Lifestriders is an equine-assisted services program in Wisconsin offering therapeutic riding and horse-centered activities for individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. The program is designed to support personal growth, confidence, coordination, and emotional well-being through structured interaction with horses in a safe and encouraging environment.
The program focuses on creating meaningful connections between participants and horses, using guided activities to help individuals build skills at their own pace. Lifestriders emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and consistent support to ensure a positive experience for riders and families.
About This Program
Lifestriders provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities tailored to the unique needs of each participant. The program is structured to support both physical development and emotional growth through hands-on engagement with horses.
Sessions typically combine mounted riding with groundwork and horse interaction, allowing participants to experience multiple aspects of horsemanship. The program encourages steady progress through repetition, encouragement, and individualized instruction.
Services Offered
• Therapeutic riding
• Equine-assisted activities
• Adaptive horseback riding instruction
• Ground-based horsemanship
• Balance and coordination development
• Confidence and emotional regulation support
• Volunteer-supported equine programs
Who They Serve
Lifestriders may be good for:
• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Individuals with disabilities
• Riders needing adaptive instruction
• Participants seeking therapeutic riding experiences
• Individuals looking for supportive equine-assisted programs
Facility and Setting
Lifestriders is located in Wisconsin and operates in a rural equestrian setting designed to support therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities. The environment is calm, welcoming, and structured to promote safety and focus.
The facility provides a supportive atmosphere where participants can engage with horses in a low-pressure setting, helping encourage comfort, trust, and steady progress.
What Makes Them Unique
Lifestriders stands out for its strong emphasis on individualized instruction and community involvement. The program is designed to meet participants where they are and support them through consistent, relationship-based learning with horses.
Its combination of therapeutic riding, groundwork, and volunteer engagement creates a well-rounded and accessible experience that supports both emotional and physical development.