Progress & Goals

Alumni Transitions will use RIDES® for assessment of mounting/unmounted horsemanship skills and a vocational assessment for additional chores and responsibilities. For more information on RIDES visit our website at www.ridesinstruction.com. Goals will include mounted and Alumni Transitions measurements and are based on the participant’s abilities and input as well as parent/guardian input. At the end of each lesson, participants will go home with their lesson assessment. Participants and their guardians will be updated on goal achievement and mounting/unmounted horsemanship skills via an End of Session Report at the end of each session.

Eligibility

Participants must be between the age of 19 and 26 years old, have a documented disability, and be a graduate of Saddle Up!’s Adaptive Riding program. Participants must be able to have proper head, neck, and trunk control to sit upright on the horse. Participants over the weight limit of Saddle Up! horses (max weight limit is 215 lbs for mounted activities) can participate in the unmounted and vocational activities. Participants must also have the ability to participate in a group, follow directions, and perform job responsibilities.

Cost

Saddle Up!’s Alumni Transitions lessons cost $50 per participant. The lesson fee is charged in a lump sum to cover up to 8 weeks of programming.

How do I get my child involved?

If you would like to get your child involved as a participant in our NEW Alumni Transitions program, please contact our Program Department. If you would like to be involved in Therapeutic Riding as a volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Services Director.