Parkinson’s Program
Equine Assisted Services for Parkinson's Participants
After a successful pilot program in 2024, we are excited to announce an expanded Parkinson’s Program at High Hopes! We now offer two cohorts, meeting Tuesday and Friday mornings during our normal academic year.
The High Hopes Parkinson’s Program is an innovative eight-week program designed to provide a unique and transformative experience for individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. What distinguishes our program from other Parkinson’s programs is that it incorporates unmounted equine therapy, focusing on the inherent connection between humans and horses to enhance physical, emotional, and social well-being and reduce anxiety. The program empowers participants through movement, balance, and connection.
- Connect with horses and fellow participants
- Learn groundwork, grooming, & horsemanship skills
- Space to sit and observe are available throughout the lesson.
We offer financial aid to help support the cost of your participation in our Parkinson’s program. Please contact our finance office for more information.
Participant Stories
A special program
Your support funds our Parkinson’s Program cohorts, allowing participants to join each semester for little to no cost.
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High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., was founded in 1974 by Mary “Sis” Gould as the Lower Connecticut Valley Educational Riding Association (LCVERA).
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