Criteria to Enroll

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 height and weight limit for riders, however, we do offer non-riding activities for all other clients. 

Clients with Down Syndrome must have proof of negative results from Atlanto-Axial testing (x-ray) and be aware of the contraindications regarding Atlantoaxial Instability.

All clients/parents/guardians must submit a completed application including physician's medical release, liability release, and associated forms.  Applications are available by calling CHAPS at 307-673-6161.

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.