Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc.
River Falls, Wisconsin
Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit near River Falls, Wisconsin, established in 2001. It offers individualized therapeutic riding for children and adults with physical, developmental, social or emotional disabilities. Its Horses for Heroes program serves military veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
- Therapeutic riding group classes
- Horses for Heroes program
- Mental health sessions led by a licensed therapist (Horses for Heroes)
- Individual and family sessions (Horses for Heroes)
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children with disabilities
- Adults with disabilities
- People with physical, developmental, social or emotional disabilities
- Military veterans and active-duty service members
- First responders, law enforcement and emergency personnel
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About the Program
Walk On follows PATH International guidelines, and classes run under the direction of a PATH Intl. Registered Certified Instructor. Staff work closely with the medical community to better serve riders. Classes take place in an indoor arena, and riders mount using a mounting ramp.
Riding classes run in five-week sessions with groups of four riders, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6 or 7 p.m.) and Saturday mornings (10 or 11 a.m.). Sessions depend on the availability of horses and volunteers.
Horses for Heroes
Horses for Heroes offers equine-based services for military veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, law enforcement and emergency personnel, with a goal of improving physical and emotional well-being. The program says it is open to all ages and abilities. It runs under the direction of a PATH Intl. Certified Instructor, and a licensed therapist conducts all mental health sessions. Sessions are offered as a six- or eight-week series, individually or as a family. See also equine therapy for veterans.
The Staff and Volunteers
Ken Giske is the founder and executive director and a PATH Intl. Registered Certified Instructor with a degree in adaptive physical education. Jayne Bradford is listed as a PATH Intl. Registered Certified Instructor and mental health professional, and she developed the Horses for Heroes program. A board of directors oversees the nonprofit.
Each horse needs three volunteers, a horse leader and two side walkers, and teams stay together for the full session. New volunteers attend an orientation. To volunteer, call 715-425-2025 or email walkontherapeuticriding@gmail.com.
Location
Walk On is located at 1469 County Road J, River Falls, WI 54022, northeast of River Falls. From River Falls, take Highway 65 north to County Road J and turn right (east) for 2.7 miles. From I-94, take exit 10 and go south on Highway 65 for 3.3 miles, then turn left on County Road J for 2.7 miles.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I register for riding classes?
Registration is done by US mail, and online registration is not available. Email your name and mailing address to walkontherapeuticriding@gmail.com to receive registration forms or be added to the mailing list for the next session.
How much do classes cost?
Group classes are $250 for a five-week session. Call 715-425-2025 to confirm current rates and to ask about Horses for Heroes costs.
Who can join Horses for Heroes?
The program serves military veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, law enforcement and emergency personnel of all ages and abilities. Contact Walk On at 715-425-2025 to ask about upcoming series.
Location
River Falls, Wisconsin 54022
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.