Eagles' Wings
Therapeutic Riding Center
"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Become a Rider
Therapeutic Horseback Riding — Mounted horseback riding for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people with disabilities through the teaching of horsemanship skills. Currently we conduct four, eight-week sessions per year. Session costs are $320 per rider. Apply for our Fall Session which starts on September 12th by completing the Student Emergency Contact Form and then downloading and completing the Student Application and the Physician's Letter.
Classes by Special Request
Equine-Assisted Activities - Any specific center activity, such as therapeutic riding, mounted or ground activities, grooming and stable management, shows, parades, demonstrations, etc. in which the center’s participants, volunteers, instructors, and equines are involved.
Cowboy Poetry — An equine-assisted learning curriculum of Character Education based on the essence of “Cowboy Poetry” or “The Code of the West” for at-risk youth - our staff, partnered with horses, utilizes Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) as they present participants with challenges that stimulate healthy life skills and positive behavior changes.
OUR INSTRUCTOR STAFF
As required by the Certified Horsemanship Association, we have two part-time certified/registered instructors who are responsible for providing therapeutic riding instruction for people with special needs. These talented and caring individuals create and implement lesson plans that are organized to address each student's goals as stated by their parents, physicians, and therapists.
Rebekah Hastings - Head Certified Instructor
Rebekah started as an Instructor in Training at Eagles' Wings Stable in 2009. Prior to her involvement with Eagle’s Wings, Rebekah received an Associate’s Degree in Equine Studies from Ohio University Southern. During her studies she focused on therapeutic riding and trained at the University’s therapeutic riding center. Rebekah became a certified instructor shortly after starting at Eagle’s Wings. Rebekah contributes ten plus years of horse experience working in a variety of equine settings including therapeutic riding, traditional horseback riding, and daily equine care.
Gail Duer - Registered Instructor
Gail learned of Eagles' Wings while at a neurologist appointment with her daughter and grandson who was severely handicapped. She is a horse lover from childhood with some experience but had to get “back in the saddle” after 35 years. So, combining all of these interests and achievements, Eagles Wings was a perfect outlet and therapy for her. She began in 2007 as a horse leader and was certified as an instructor in 2011 through Fieldstone Farms Therapeutic Riding Stables. She thoroughly enjoys her students and has been amazed at the “miracles” she has witnessed.
