Adaptive riding (often referred to as therapeutic riding) is a horsemanship program that is adapted for a rider with a disability or challenge. The sessions are conducted under the supervision of an experienced instructor who has obtained specialized training and certification. They are trained to adapt to the environment, equipment, teaching style/interactions, and physical demands to allow the participant to develop riding skills while participating in an activity they enjoy, and experiencing all of the benefits that riding and a relationship with a horse have to offer! At Strides, our adaptive riding is run but a PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructor who is also a state and nationally licensed recreational therapist, bringing in the added benefits of RT in addition to the benefits of adaptive riding.