We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that strives to use the pleasures and skills of horseback riding and our horse knowledge to build positive developmental, emotional, social and physical skills for each of our riders. Adaptive horseback riding is proven to support and provide measurable benefits to individuals living with developmental, emotional, social, physical or other disabilities, as well as at-risk youths and veterans. we have given ex-racehorse thoroughbreds a second career in the world of equine assisted growth and learning. These horses make excellent riding companions for riders of all ages with extra help requirements. Adaptive horseback riding has the ability to teach invaluable lessons, both physical and mental. Horseback riding is one of the only sports that requires the use of every muscle group. While on a horse, riders gain physical strength in coordination, balance, dexterity, motor skills, impulse control, and more. Mentally our riders gain self-esteem, emotional awareness, social skills, focus, confidence, trust, empathy, problem-solving skills, and more. The Human-Animal Bond between our ex-racehorses and riders can actually help our riders effectively reduce their blood pressure, stress, anxiety, and reduce the production of the main stress hormone cortisol. We are dedicated to helping our community and we believe everyone can benefit from adaptive horseback riding. We believe we can make a positive mental and physical impact on riders through our horse and adaptive riding knowledge that builds on the natural Human-Animal bond that forms between riders and horses. We develop individual adaptive lessons for children, young-adults, or adults based on the individual's physical, developmental, and/or emotional disabilities. Our case specific lessons build upon achieving the needs or goals of the individual through various exercises while teaching basic riding skills and horse care responsibilities. Whatever the goals are to work on, we plan the lesson(s) to meet this need! Please contact us through private messaging if you are interested in adaptive riding at No Lemons Equine Inc. or have any questions about our non-profit or adaptive horseback riding! Our founder, and riding instructor Katie is a current public school teacher of students with speech and language disabilties. She is a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor (CTRI) and has over 30 years experience with riding horses. Katie holds licenses with the New York Racing Association. Katie has ridden in dressage, eventing, and was a 4 year member of the Nazareth College collegiate equestrian team. She has owned 2 off the track thoroughbreds, one rescue pony, and has cared for many retired thoroughbreds and thoroughbreds in training. Katie is also a Speech-Language Pathologist and a NY state certified teacher of students with speech and language disabilities and she will be certified in hippotherapy in May of 2024.
