Criteria to Qualify
CHAPS accepts clients as referrals from social service agencies, medical professionals and educators. Clients aged 4 and older are accepted. For safety reasons and because of our horse’s limitations, we do have a 200 Lb weight limit for riders, however, we do offer non-riding activities for all other clients.
Clients with Downs Syndrome must have a physician’s release and be aware of the contraindications regarding Atlantoaxial Instability.
All clients and/or their parents/guardians are required to read and sign the Client Application and rules and guidelines.
Clients who are financially unable to participate in Equine Assisted Activities may complete a scholarship application and every effort will be made to obtain funding for scholarships or partial scholarships, depending upon the ability to contribute to the fee for sessions. There are no guarantees that scholarships will be available but the CHAPS staff and Board of Directors are invested in grant writing and other fundraising activities to develop resources in this area.