Links of Interest
Accreditation by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association is widely considered the gold standard for all types of equine assisted activities for people with special needs and disabilities.
American Hippotherapy Association
The American Hippo therapy Association is a self governed branch of NARHA. Dedicated to physical therapy with the use of horses, the AHA site offers good information about the growing field of hippo therapy.
Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association
Another self governed branch of NARHA, EFMHA focuses on the growing field of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy.
CHAPS uses many products from Freedom Rider. This web site features many of the items CHAPS has on their wish list. Please contact Victoria at Freedom Rider for information on adaptive equipment for special needs riders, or to donate an item to CHAPS.