• There are a number of riding schools throughout the world that offer lessons to individuals with disabilities.horse riding image by Snezana Skundric from Fotolia.com
  
  Horseback riding can be very therapeutic. Horses are often used for individuals who suffer from physical and mental injuries, illnesses and disabilities. Riding helps the student to increase muscle strength as well as stimulating mental function and increasing confidence. Riding can also give the individual a sense of purpose and an enjoyable time during each lesson.
  
  

Pegasus Riding For The Disabled

• Pegasus Riding For The Disabled has more than 100 students and 100 volunteers that help with lessons and the horses. Volunteers receive complete training so that they are fully capable of maintaining rider safety during lessons. All coaches receive training from the Riding for the Disabled Association.
  
  Pegasus Farm
  
  119 Drake Brockman Drive,
  
  Holt ACT 2615
  
  Australia
  
  02-6254-9190
  
  pegasusact.com.au
  
  

Bradley's Equine Assisted Therapeutic Riding Center

• Bradley's Equine Assisted Therapeutic Riding Center, or BEAT Riding Center, provides lessons to individuals who are physically and mentally disabled and operates out of Horsin-A-Round Stables. The Center has three instructors, two of which are certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association or NARHA, and provides lessons to approximately 30 students each week.
  
  BEAT Riding Center, Inc.
  
  41919 NW Wilkesboro Road
  
  Banks, Oregon 97106
  
  United States
  
  503-324-3071
  
  beatriding.org
  
  

Earnsdale Farm Riding School

• Earnsdale Farm Riding School provides riding for individuals with disabilities and features facilities accessible for the disabled. Staff members and instructors are fully trained to assist during lessons for the disabled so that safety is always maintained.
  
  Earnsdale Farm Riding School,
  
  off Duddon Avenue
  
  Darwen
  
  Lancashire BB3 OLB
  
  United Kingdom
  
  01254-702647
  
  earnsdalefarm.com
  
  

Clwyd Special Riding Centre

• Clwyd Special Riding Centre provides lessons to over 200 disabled students each week. In addition to riding, the center also teaches carriage driving. The Riding Centre is a part of the Riding for the Disabled Association.
  
  Clwyd Special Riding Centre
  
  Llanfynydd
  
  Wrexham
  
  LL11 5HN
  
  United Kingdom
  
  01352-770446
  
  clwydspecialridingcentre.org.uk