Riding for Every Ability

At the Equine Empowerment Foundation, we believe the bond between horse and rider transcends boundaries. Our adaptive riding program provides Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC) clients with a unique path to independence, building confidence and physical strength through the life-changing joy of horsemanship

1. Programs & Benefits

  • Adaptive Riding (Mounted): Tailored horseback riding for individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. Improves core strength, balance, focus, and independence.

  • Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL - Unmounted): Ground-based activities (grooming, leading) focusing on leadership, communication, and emotional regulation.

  • Who It’s For: Developmental disabilities, corporate teams, youth, and individuals seeking confidence.

  • The Team: Career coaches with over 30+ years of professional equestrian experience.

2. Lesson Pricing & Logistics

  • Cost: $100 per lesson (30-minute Private or 50-minute Group).

  • Commitment: Minimum 3-month commitment required.

  • Evaluation: New families must schedule a paid Intake & Evaluation Lesson ($100). No free meet-and-greets.

  • Hours: Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (scheduled for the same day/time weekly).

3. Key Policies & Requirements

  • Weight Limit: Maximum 180 lbs for horse safety.

  • Weather: Lessons may cancel due to rain/mud, high winds, extreme heat, or wildfire smoke.

  • Cancellation Policy: If you wish to cancel your ride with us, you must give us 24 hours' notice, or full payment will be taken Everyone feels they have a valid reason for us to waive the cancellation fee when a ride is cancelled for social, health, family, or business reasons. But there can be NO EXCEPTIONS to the rule.

4. TCRC Clients & Registration

  • TCRC Clients: Have your caseworker call 805-669-6761 or email equineempowermentfoundation@gmail.com.

  • Financial Aid: Sliding scale fees are available for income-qualified families via email.

  • Required Forms: New riders must complete both the Release of Liability Waiver and the TCRC New Rider Packet before their first session.Write your text here...

1. Programs & Benefits

  • Adaptive Riding (Mounted): Tailored horseback riding for individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. Improves core strength, balance, focus, and independence.

  • Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL - Unmounted): Horsemanship-Ground-based activities (grooming, leading) focusing on leadership, communication, and emotional regulation.

  • Who It’s For: Developmental disabilities, corporate teams, youth, and individuals seeking confidence.

  • The Team: Career coaches with over 30+ years of professional equestrian experience.

TCRC NEW RIDER's (must complete Both Forms)

TCRC referral forms

for Service coordinator's to complete

TCRC Service workers & TCRC Client Forms