Ride Above Disability – Therapeutic Riding Center

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Therapeutic Riding

Therapeutic riding is used to achieve goals that enhance physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral and educational skills for people with special needs. We not only focus on riding skills but also the development of a relationship between horse and rider.

Team Approach

We use a team approach to create a fun, safe, individual riding experience that provides an environment that fosters growth in strength, coordination, balance, speech, body awareness, education, independence, and confidence. Everyone at Ride Above is committed to changing lives for the better, no matter who you are.

Tailored Lessons

All lessons are conducted by experienced instructors who will build lessons based on the riders goals and individual needs. We want all of our riders to have a unique, amazing experience when they come to Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center.

Make a Donation

Your money will go a long way

Our program could not operate without generous donations from people like you! These funds help us reach as many in the community with a need as possible. All of our donations go towards benefiting the students and the horses. For more donation and scholarship options, click here.

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Come join our team

Without amazing volunteers we could not provide the services we do. If you choose to join the RAD team of volunteers you can help in many ways. Our volunteers participate in lessons, help with the horses, or assist in the office. Come make a difference in a persons life and join our family of volunteers.

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Special Thanks

Kiwanis Club of Rancho Bernardo

For giving us our start, for believing in us when we were just at the beginning of our journey.

Rolling Hills Boarding Stable

Without your belief in our vision, caring staff and unwavering support we would never have opened.

And many more...

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Spotlight

Check out a wonderful article about Ride Above in the San Diego Union Tribune.

Testimonial

This is an organization that looks beyond one’s limitations and focuses on their possibilities.
Rad is run by folks with big hearts and they have many volunteers that happily help out to make a difference in the lives of some very special clients.

Mara Penick
I got tongue tied when Mr Wayne asked me how this month has been, but now that I’m home and out of heat and Santa Anas, I just want to say how grateful I am for wonderful lessons you are giving my kid.

Zhanar
Everyone at RAD is professional, extremely caring and communicates well with parents. I believe the progress we have witnessed speaks volumes about the program.
RAD is a place where my daughter can work to her potential physically, mentally, and emotionally. In such an accepting environment, the sky’s the limit on what she can achieve!