Welcome to Freedom Ride, a non-profit 501(c)3 volunteer-based organization built on the conviction that we are not bound by our physical limitations. Freedom Ride is dedicated to enriching the lives and experiences of children and adults with disabilities in the Central Florida area through therapeutic horseback riding and related activities.
As the first Premier Accredited PATH facility in Central Florida in the heart of Orlando, Freedom Ride reaches out to individuals with disabilities and makes a dramatic impact on their lives and their families. With a team of loyal horses, PATH International Certified Instructors, Equine Specialists and trained volunteers, Freedom Ride provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities.
As the first Premier Accredited PATH facility in Central Florida in the heart of Orlando, Freedom Ride reaches out to individuals with disabilities and makes a dramatic impact on their lives and their families. With a team of loyal horses, PATH International Certified Instructors, Equine Specialists and trained volunteers, Freedom Ride provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities.
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About Us
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Freedom Ride was established as a 501 c 3 in 1998 with just one horse and one rider. Within four years Freedom Ride became the first Premier Accredited PATH (Premier Accredited Therapeutic Horsemanship) facility in Central Florida. Freedom Ride provides therapeutic horseback riding and related activities for individuals with disabilities.
Meet The Team
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Pat Michaels is a past Board President, and he has headed up media and public relations since 2004, first at Florida's Blood Centers, now OneBlood, the nation's second largest blood center in the country. In addition to directing media messages, stories, and media events, Pat oversees a department of journalists who produce stories about blood donation, donors and patients.
Meet The Horses
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Billy adapted beautifully to the life of a therapy horse. He is most comfortable interacting with his riders and volunteers, he truly is a "people" horse! He's very handsome, has a playful personality and loves to challenge all of us with his adorable kind face. Those looking at him would never guess he is a registered paint by his solid color.
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
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Therapeutic Horseback Riding lessons are taught by a PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor with a team of 1-3 volunteers per rider. Our lessons, both group and private, are held Monday through Saturday with specific goals set for each rider at the beginning of the session.
Riders are encouraged to participate in tasks and games that help develop physical strength and cognitive improvement with an emphasis on horseback riding skills which are performed in a safe environment that is both therapeutic and fun.In order to participate in our Therapeutic Horseback Riding program you must complete our New Rider Registration packet and return the originals to the Freedom Ride office.
Riders are encouraged to participate in tasks and games that help develop physical strength and cognitive improvement with an emphasis on horseback riding skills which are performed in a safe environment that is both therapeutic and fun.In order to participate in our Therapeutic Horseback Riding program you must complete our New Rider Registration packet and return the originals to the Freedom Ride office.
Mental Wellness
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Freedom Ride offers a Mental Wellness program known as Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL). EFL breaks through resistance, increases motivation, and offers a serene, non-clinical environment rarely present in traditional talk therapy for both the therapist and the client. EFL empowers people to find hope in healing and solutions for life's challenges.
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