Therapeutic and Recreational Riding area forms of exercise therapy that is fun, safe, challenging and socially rewarding. The goals revolve around learning horsemanship, improving basic riding skills. In therapeutic riding, special attention is paid to facilitating improvements in muscle strength, coordination, balance, stamina, self confidence and social interaction.
Specially designed unmounted activities precipitate experiential learning and self exploration. Participants absorb the peace and natural beauty of the farm and its natural Eastern Shore setting. Many individuals and groups bring brown bag lunches, and play corn hole or horseshoes while they’re here – others simply relax and enjoy the beauty of the peaceful forested setting.
We offer a range of programs that cater to the needs of our students. Our programs are flexible and can be tailored to suit individual requirements. We also offer private lessons for those who prefer one-on-one instruction.
In our Horse Power program we use our horses in creative ways to facilitate communication, problem solving, team building and emotional growth and development. The 4 aspects of the Horse Power Program are Healing, Learning, Growing and Riding.
4STEPS offers opportunities, resources, and access to horses and equine-based programs which can be a life-altering and enriching experience.
4STEPS is dedicated to serving our Veterans, active and retired military and their families by offering horseback riding lessons, trail rides and special programs for able and disabled, Ground lessons are also available for heroes who choose not to ride but want the empowering experience of horse handling, outside the riding arena.
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4STEPS is dedicated to serving our Veterans, active and retired military and their families by offering horseback riding lessons, trail rides and special programs for able and disabled, Ground lessons are also available for heroes who choose not to ride but want the empowering experience of horse handling, outside the riding arena.
Our Veterans' Services are free of charge due to large community support in sponsoring our local heroes. Individuals may ride in groups with other Veterans, or privately.