Special Riders provides individuals with severe physical disabilities the opportunity to ride horses. Volunteers and staff work in teams of three to facilitate a safe horseback riding experience for participants.

Fall session dates:
August 21
August 28
September 11
September 18
September 25
 
Physically Disabled persons age five and over, whom are Muskingum County Residents.

Located at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds

Program Fee:  $35 for 5 weeks

>>>>Special Riders is now full<<<<<
Limit 4 riders per session (first come first serve basis)
will add more riders in a session pending on horse availability
Session times available:
6:00 - 6:40p.m.
6:40 - 7:20p.m.
7:20 - 8:00p.m.

Disabilities Accepted for Riding (required Physician signature)

Orthopedic Conditions:  
  • Scoliosis
  • Amputees (various types
  • Arthritis (Osteo & Rheumatoid)
Neurological Conditions:
  • Polio Myeslitis (varying involvement)
  • Spina Bifida
  • Multiple Scierosis
  • Cerebral Palsy (various types)
  • Traumatic Paraplegia (spinal cord injuries)
  • Cerebral Vascular Accidents (Strokes)
  • Spinal Meningitis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
Other Classifications:
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Autism
  • Blindness
  • Hearing & Speech Impairments
  • Mental Retardation
  • ​Epilepsy
Click here for a Volunteer form or register online