Our Programs
A place to grow, learn, and come together
High Hopes welcomes you to learn more about our Equine-Assisted Services, including therapeutic riding, ground-based horsemanship, and our special programs to name a few! Please read more on our offerings below, and reach out to us with any questions.
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A High Hopes Participant
Program Calendar
Academic session: Runs from September-May with lessons all day and most evenings, Monday-Saturday. We begin scheduling our academic session participants in March/April, but welcome applications and new participants any time of the year.
Summer session: Runs from June-August with lessons afternoons/evenings, Monday-Thursday and all day on Friday. We begin scheduling our summer session participants in April/May.
Download 2025-2026 CalendarHigh Hopes is dedicated to offering our services to all those who qualify, regardless of their financial circumstances.
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Lessons are taught by Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH Intl) Certified Instructors, and weekly lesson plans are developed to meet the individualized needs of the participants. Lesson length and group size are determined based on individual need, though most lessons are offered as small groups. We work diligently to create appropriate matches among lesson participants to ensure goal progress and attainment.
Meet our Instructors & Staff
Our Campus
Our lessons are held year-round utilizing our indoor and outdoor arenas, as well as our expansive trails. Come for a tour and experience the beauty of our 120+ acre campus.
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What is the process for participation?
- Complete Participant Registration.
- For Therapeutic Riding and Carriage Driving only (not required for Unmounted Equine Learning Program) have your physician complete our medical history and physicians statement.
- If the prospective participant sees a specialty provider (mental health professional, speech and language pathologist, physical/occupational therapist, etc) have them complete an additional form, Mental Health form or Therapist Form, including release for treatment.
- Once we have received all mandatory paperwork, our Program Team will review current lesson availability and will be in touch to schedule an in-person assessment (fee of $75) if we believe we have an appropriate spot. The in-person assessment allows you the opportunity to determine goodness of fit for Equine Assisted Services and resources necessary to support success.
What are the costs per session?
The full cost of service for an Equine Assisted Activity is $304 per person per session. Due to generous donations from community members and organizations, High Hopes subsidizes 80% of tuition for participants. Our fee for service is $75 per person per lesson. The cost for the full Academic Semester is $2,250 and the cost for the full Summer Semester is $675.
Do I qualify for financial aid?
With our commitment to accepting participants into our programs based on therapeutic need, regardless of financial means, we offer further financial aid assistance to those unable to pay the established fees.