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Therapeutic and Recreational Riding (mounted)

Equine Assisted Learning and Horsemanship (unmounted)

Equine Assisted Learning and Horsemanship (unmounted)

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 conf

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.  Participants must fill out Participant Application and Health History (see below)

Equine Assisted Learning and Horsemanship (unmounted)

Equine Assisted Learning and Horsemanship (unmounted)

Equine Assisted Learning and Horsemanship (unmounted)

 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 be

 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. Participants must fill out Participant Application and Health History (see below)

HORSEPLAY Adaptive Summer Camp

Equine Assisted Learning and Horsemanship (unmounted)

HORSEPLAY Adaptive Summer Camp

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.  Cost of Summer camp experiences vary according to available funding resources. Participants must fill out Participant Application and Health History (see below)


HORSEPOWER Empowerment Programs

Operation Charlie Horse Veterans Services

Operation Charlie Horse Veterans Services

In our HorsePower 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 c

In our HorsePower 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.  Participants must fill out Participant Application and Health History (see below)

Operation Charlie Horse Veterans Services

Operation Charlie Horse Veterans Services

Operation Charlie Horse Veterans Services

 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, Operation Charlie Horse Veterans Trail Ride Social is offered in the sprig and fall for Veterans and their families to bond with a 1000 lb horse and feel

 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, Operation Charlie Horse Veterans Trail Ride Social is offered in the sprig and fall for Veterans and their families to bond with a 1000 lb horse and feel comforted by its trust. Operation Charlie Horse offers a relaxing environment for Veterans to bond with each other and their equine partners.

Equi-Thera-Play

Operation Charlie Horse Veterans Services

Equi-Thera-Play

  “Start where the child is, not where you want him to be.” Rupert Isaacson.

Play activities in conjunction with horses, as well as outdoor games, participants move through a series of activities and transitions that are designed to encourage joyful engagement, communication, and fun. Through play, children have peer models to learn social

  “Start where the child is, not where you want him to be.” Rupert Isaacson.

Play activities in conjunction with horses, as well as outdoor games, participants move through a series of activities and transitions that are designed to encourage joyful engagement, communication, and fun. Through play, children have peer models to learn social skills in a naturalistic setting.

Play date activities include 

sensory stations, building & construction activities, craft projects, interactive sensory activities, 

quiet zones, outdoor play and horse play: 


Autism Equi-Thera-Play Flyer

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    2025 Participant Package

    Participants Application and Health History (pdf)

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    2025 Participant's Registration Form (pdf)

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    PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL 2025 (pdf)

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