Colorado Horsepower

therapeutic riding center

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Colorado HorsePower, Inc. is a therapeutic riding center which began in 1984 with a vision of supporting children in Castle Rock elementary schools. Since then Colorado HorsePower has grown to serve a growing group of individuals who are facing life challenges or simply wish to improve their quality of life.’

Colorado HorsePower, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) Organization and PATH Certified.

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Our Mission

To build physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being through the healing power and strength of horses.

Who We Help

Special Needs Community

The horse’s soothing rhythm, strength, warmth and three-dimensional movement patterns provides healthy exercise while improving circulation and muscle tone and control, balance, and strength of the rider. Riding also motivates the… Read more…

Autism and Horses

Autistic students often have difficulty comprehending normal directions. By engaging in equine therapy, the student follows directions through a fun activity that makes taking direction easier to grasp and remember. He will also give the horse direction, which provides him with more opportunities… Read more…

Home School Community

Therapeutic horseback riding is considered recreational therapy. Colorado HorsePower’s instructors are PATH certified (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship). Our certified instructors teach how to actively control a horse while riding. Read more…

The Adoption Community

Individuals struggling with adoption, foster care, or have emotional or physical trauma history can begin healing through the unique relationship built between horse and rider. This new bond between horse and rider helps to overcome fears… Read more…

Veterans/First Responders

Activities designed to serve the unique needs of men and women who have dedicated themselves to serving others. Equine-assisted therapy involves the use of horses to serve veterans and first responders who are dealing with a variety of psychological Read more…

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Volunteer Opportunities

Come Join the HorsePower Volunteer Family

“The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.” – DeAnn Hollis

HorsePower Accepts applications for volunteers age 14 and above.

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Our Sponsors and Supporters

Sponsors: Castle Rock Civitan, Cliff & Theresa Echols, Dee Perry, Ed Robinson, G.E. Johnson Construction, Henry and Connie Mast, Hillary and Chuck Opperman, Lynette RoffIREA, Medved Auto Plex, Mike Brooks, Richard Hartman, Sharon Mushkin, Thrumcap, Valor Roof & Solar, Wes Watkins

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Colorado Horsepower

therapeutic riding center

Welcome

Join us in participating in Colorado Gives Day 2021

Our Mission

Who We Help

Special Needs Community

Autism and Horses

Home School Community

The Adoption Community

Veterans/First Responders

Upcoming Activities

Upcoming Events

Colorado Gives

Class Schedule

Volunteer Opportunities

Our Sponsors and Supporters

Contact Us

General Information

Upcoming Sessions

Upcoming Events