Pony Power Therapies, Classes and Camps

We work with individuals with a broad spectrum of developmental and physical disabilities, and life challenges.

Pony Power offers therapeutic horseback riding, horse-assisted learning and garden-based learning programs for all ages. We welcome participants who need more support or different programming options than traditional equestrian centers or farms offer, including individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, as well as those experiencing learning differences, mental health challenges and life-limiting diseases. Lessons are booked by 6- or 12-week seasonal semesters. 

Our programs include:

• Therapeutic horseback riding
• Horse care and horse handling
• Garden-based learning
• Outdoor exploration for babies

Our participants include those with:

• Autism spectrum disorder
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Cerebral palsy
• Developmental delays
• Mental health challenges
• Visual and hearing impairments
• Traumatic brain injury
• Learning Differences
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Loss
• Life-limiting or life-threatening diseases

Pony Power works with individual families, school groups and organizations. There are multiple ways to become involved:

Click here to learn more about riding and non-riding programs for individuals
Click here to learn about programs for schools and organizations
Click here to support Pony Power through a donation

Forest Babies at Pony Power, Mahwah

Offered for spring sessions and half-day summer sessions. Children and their caregivers can experience the wonders of farm life at Pony Power! They'll interact with ponies, sheep, goats and chickens, and discover what’s growing in the farm's half-acre garden. It's a rare opportunity to disconnect from technology and be present in nature. Spring sessions run weekly from April-June. Week-long summer sessions take place July through August. Sibling discounts are available. www.ponypowernj.org/forest-babies

Eligibility Requirements for Therapeutic Riding

• Participants must be at least 2.5 years old. There is no maximum age.
• Participants must be cleared medically to participate and considered safe and appropriate for the activity by Pony Power staff.
• Participants interested in riding must meet height and weight guidelines as determined by Pony Power staff.
• Parents/guardians/caregivers must stay on site during individual lessons