Therapeutic Riding Program for the Disabled

Therapeutic Riding provides sensory stimulation, increased physical benefit, and a sense of self-confidence. Stable Hands is a specialized service that brings together qualified instruction, trained volunteers and gentle horses.

Stable Hands, Inc.

• Located in the Wausau/Merrill area of Central Wisconsin
• Stable Hands is a non-profit, 501c(3) tax-exempt corporation in its 16th year of operation
• Affiliate Member of NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc.)
• Listed with Wisconsin First Step, First Call and United Way's 211 referral services
• NARHA instructors, trained staff
• A Speaker's Bureau is available for your club or organization
• Contributions assist in the purchase of specialized equipment and in the expansion of services to riders
• Mailing Address: 3501 Swan Ave., Wausau, WI 54401. Program operates at Aingil Alainn (Beautiful Angel) Farm during sessions in Spring & Fall with summer workshops being planned. Call (715) 359-6046 or e-mail for information.
• Volunteer Application form available by e-mail request: dabitz@charter.net

Stable Hands provides challenge, active therapy, increased physical benefits, encouragement, assistance, sensory stimulation and a way to exercise the spirit as well as the body. Volunteers are needed to assist riders as side walkers and to lead the horses. Other positions are also available. Training and a volunteer manual are provided.

Therapeutic Riding Links

Site maintained by: Diane Abitz, Executive Director/Program Director. You can reach me by e-mail at: dabitz@charter.net

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Site updated: 3/15/2008