Mission Statement
Rhythm of the Rein is a 501(c)(3). Our mission is to use Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) to enhance the well-being of individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges in the central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom.
Vision Statement
Rhythm of the Rein will provide exceptional Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies to any individual who will benefit from it, regardless of their situation.
Rhythm of the Rein is the only Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) (www.pathintl.org) Premier Accredited program in central Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom. We are staffed with PATH certified instructors who are also licensed healthcare professionals.
Our Services
Adaptive Riding
This discipline uses mounted and unmounted activities to positively contribute to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of individuals with disabilities. These experiences build riders’ life skills and enhance overall quality.
Hippotherapy
This is an intervention in physical, occupational, or speech therapy that utilizes equine movement as a treatment strategy. The treatment addresses impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities in patients with neuromotor and/or sensory dysfunction as part of an integrated program to achieve functional goals.
The motion of the horses natural gait closely mimics our own, challenging trunk muscles and balance subconsciously in a fun and rewarding way.
Therapeutic Driving
For those who cannot or should not participate in mounted activities, we are the only certified program in Vermont to offer certified Adapted Carriage Driving – It opens up the experience to more people, and is an incredibly fun and challenging skill to learn!
There are various state and regional resources that can help families to obtain therapeutic riding services and benefits. These include:
- Brain Injury Association of Vermont 1-877-856-1772
- Department of Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) – 103 South Main St. Waterbury, Vt. 05671-1601 802-241-2388
- Washington County Mental Health (WCMH) PO Box 647 Montpelier, Vt. 05601-0647 802-229-0591
- North East Kingdom Human Services (NEKHS) – 154 Duchess Ave. PO Box 724 Newport, Vt 05855 802 334 6744 or 802 748 3181
- Parent To Parent (now the Vermont Family Network) 1-800-800-4005 or 802-764-5290
- White River Junction Veterans Administration Medical Center: – contact your primary care provider
- Local school’s special education case managers – contact your local school district.
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