Working in conjunction with the Monmouth County Park System, Special People United to Ride is a non-profit organization providing individuals with disabilities the opportunity to achieve personal goals through therapeutic horseback riding.

SPUR Therapeutic Horsemanship for Children and Adults

Students from the age of four throughout adulthood come to SPUR to enjoy the many benefits of therapeutic horsemanship. Instructors and students work together in SPUR lessons to attain desired physical, cognitive, and/or emotional goals via a variety of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT). Children and adults with disabilities begin with a leader and sidewalker in addition to the instructor. Each SPUR lesson is tailored to the individual’s own physical and emotional needs. All sessions are 8 weeks long.

Eligibility	Students age four throughout adulthood with disabilities
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Mental Health Intellectual and Developmental Needs Assistive Technology Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Equine Assisted / Hippotherapy
Payment Types	Sliding Scale / Payment Plans

Last Updated: 06/27/24