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 work with both children and adults with special needs.
Colorado HorsePower, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) Organization and PATH Certified. We are committed to serving students with special needs through the therapeutic power of horses and horsemanship.
To provide a place for our students where they gain a sense of freedom and independence, experience accomplishments, interact socially, and learn new skills in a pleasurable environment. This empowers the life of the student and supports the entire family.
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…
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…
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…
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…
YOU ARE INVITED!
“Denim and Diamonds”
10th Annual HORSEPOWER GALA
A Benefit for Therapeutic Riding
Date: Saturday, – September 14, 2019
Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Join one of the largest one-day giving movements in the country. Each December Coloradans come together with a common goal to strengthen the community.
Fall Session 2018
August 26 – October 27
Mini Holiday Session 2018
November 8 – December 22
Winter Session 2019
January 10 – March 9
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.
Sponsors: Henry Mast, Ed Robinson, Sharon Mushkin, Lynette Roff, Dee Perry, Brian Cook, Cliff & Theresa Echols, John L. Avery
