About NARHA

Since 1969, NARHA has provided Equine Assisted Activity and Therapy (EAAT) programs in the United States and Canada through its network of nearly eight hundred member centers. Each year, more than 42,000 individuals with special needs benefit from activities which include therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine facilitated psychotherapy, driving, interactive vaulting, and competition. 

 

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, NARHA's mission is to "change and enrich lives by promoting excellence in equine assisted activities." To accomplish this mission, NARHA fosters safe, professional, ethical and therapeutic equine activities through education, communication, research and standards.  The association assures it standards are met through an accreditation process for centers and a certification process for instructors.

 

The products you will find on this page are official NARHA branded items.  Equestrian Collections does not make a profit on these items.  For a complete selection of gear for Theraputic Riding, visit Equestrian Collections Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies Center.  

 

Who is served by NARHA's members? Individuals with the following disabilities commonly participate and benefit from equine facilitated therapy and activities:  Muscular Dystrophy; Cerebral Palsy; Visual Impairment; Down Syndrome; Autism; Multiple Sclerosis;Spina Bifida; Emotional Disabilities; Brain Injuries;Spinal Cord Injuries;Amputations; Learning Disabilities; ADD; Cardiovascular Accident/Stroke.

 

In 2006, two NARHA centers and one NARHA Certified Advanced Level Riding Instructor offered pilot therapeutic riding programs to wounded U.S. veterans, demonstrating how broadly the umbrella of EAAT can touch people's lives. The sessions were so successful, that NARHA has launched the Horses for Heroes program.  

 

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Equestrian Collections is proud of our sponsorship of NARHA and their goals.  If you would like join us in supporting this amazing organization, sign up for our Mount Up to Rewards program and select NARHA as your selected organization.