- Downloads
- EquiCenter Video (10 min.)
- EquiCenter Video (4 min.)
- EquiCenter PSA (1 min.)
- Participant Forms 2012
- Join Our Program/Wait List
- Frequently Asked Questions
- EquiCenter Wish List 2012
- Looking for New Horses
- Volunteer Forms 2012
- 2012 Update Form
(for current volunteers) - 5th Anniversary Newsletter
- Newsletter 2008
- Newsletter 2007
- Newsletter 2006
(May take a minute to load) - Newsletter 2005
- Appeal Letter 2011
- Appeal Letter 2010
- Appeal Letter 2009
- Appeal Letter 2008
- Appeal Letter 2006
- Appeal Letter 2005
- Donation Form
News Flash! EquiCenter receives $1.5M gift!
Horses for Heroes on 13WHAM.com
4th Annual Fall Golf Classic
Sept. 24th, 2012
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2012 Registration Now Open!
The new registration forms for 2012 are now available to download in the sidebar to the right. All participants must fill out the complete registration form each year.
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Wish List
The EquiCenter is in need of office, horse, and barn supplies! See our 2012 Wish List for details.
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Summer Session Info
There will be no lessons when temperatures reach 90° or if it feels like 95 due to the humidity.
Welcome to the EquiCenter!
EquiCenter, Inc. began its programming in Mendon, New York in May of 2004, offering a number of therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, vaulting and horsemanship (equine facilitated mental health) sessions. Our goal is to provide a safe, appropriate, productive and enjoyable environment in which participants can work toward their individual goals.
Our instructors are nationally certified in therapeutic riding through PATH International and the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) and our volunteers and horses have been carefully selected and trained for their roles.
Benefits of Equine Assisted Therapy
Horseback riding is a progressive form of therapy for individuals with mental and/or physical challenges. The physical activities involved in horseback riding prove to be an effective tool for improving muscle stimulation, strength, coordination, flexibility, posture and balance. While providing these physical benefits, equestrian activities also increase communication, social and organizational skills, and help to enhance self-confidence, self-discipline, cooperation, teamwork and independence.
Why horses?
The multi-dimensional movement of the horse simulates the human gait unlike any other means of physical therapy. Horses are dynamic, sensitive animals that communicate through the subtle use of body language. They respond to situations giving immediate, honest feedback without judgment. Horses are large and powerful animals, which naturally create an opportunity for some individuals to overcome fear and develop greater self-confidence. They have their own unique personalities, attitudes, moods and backgrounds, which provide endless experiences and situations for growth, healing, learning and relationship building.
Get Map and Directions
3247 Rush Mendon Road
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472, USA
Please call to arrange a visit!