​"Acceptional" Riders Therapeutic Riding Program


The "Acceptional" Rider Special Abilities Horsemanship Therapeutic Riding Program was established in 1992 at TJ Stables in Chatham-Kent, Ontario and is a registered charity for physical, emotional and developmentally challenged individuals to learn horsemanship and riding skills. Currently there are over 150 riders participating in our therapeutic riding program ranging in age from four years old through adult. Horseback riding is widely recognized as a beneficial form of therapeutic recreation for individuals with special needs. The program is called "Acceptional" Riders because the horse "accepts" the rider regardless of communication skills, physical challenges or emotional behaviours. 
Spring session starts April 29, 2019.
8 week program 
Cost: $300.+ tax
Volunteer orientation April 15, 2019 at 6 pm.
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Session times at  6pm or 7pm.
This is a group activity, as each class can have up to 10 riders per class.
Private classes are available upon request.
"Acceptional" Riders is now on
twitter: @TJStablesAR
 Instagram: acceptional riders
Facebook: Acceptional Riders
Private therapy lessons available year round by appointment.


Volunteers Needed


Make sure to tell your friends about this fun way to earn your high school volunteer hours. Adult volunteers who like to work with people with special needs and horses are valuable resources too.
1, 2 or 3 hrs per night (spring and fall sessions)