Ride On teaches horseback riding to children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. Founded in 1994, Ride On has given over 55,000 safe, effective and individualized lessons and therapy treatments and currently serves 160 riders each week. Serving the Conejo Valley, our Newbury Park site is operated in partnership with the Conejo Recreation and Park District. In the San Fernando Valley, Chatsworth is home to our brand new facility and permanent ranch.

Ride On offers several programs: Hippotherapy, which emphasizes therapy and always involves a licensed physical, speech or occupational therapist, Therapeutic Riding which emphasizes recreation, riding skills and fun on horseback and able-bodied lessons for siblings and the general public. Ride On offers the only nationally accredited Hippotherapy Program in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Ride On's experienced and talented staff includes certified instructors and physical and occupational therapists. Our Program Director is a 3-time coach of US International Disabled Riding teams and we are proud to have 4 faculty staff who certify new instructors or therapists for national associations. Our staff are assisted by dozens of volunteers using almost thirty horses carefully trained and well suited to the task of teaching individuals with disabilities.

Ride On not only serves individuals with disabilities but is also a hub for community volunteerism. Ride On was chosen to receive the Fernando Award in 2009, recognizing us as one of the top 50 San Fernando Valley non-profits and we received the Best Small Community Organization Award from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal in 2010. Ride On is a leader in nonprofit transparency and accountability to our riders and donors. We are supported by many prestigious foundations and organizations including the Weingart Foundation, The Amerman Foundation, The Annenberg Foundation, the City of Los Angeles, the Amgen Foundation and the Conejo Recreation and Park District.

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