2025 Winter Session
Cost $480
2025 Winter Session - We will begin on Monday, January 6, 2025 and run through Saturday, February 1, 2025 (4 weeks). The week of Monday, February 3, through Saturday, February 8 will be left open as a reschedule week if we have to cancel any classes during the first four weeks. If O.A.T.S. does not cancel any classes during the first four weeks of the session this week will remain open as a break for our horses, volunteers, and instructors. Regularly scheduled classes will resume on Monday, February 10 and the session will end on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The week of Monday, March 10 through Saturday, March 15 will be used as a reschedule week if we have to cancel any classes during the second four weeks of the session. Please note that we are unable to ride if temperatures are 20 degrees or less. We are only able to reschedule one class for the first four weeks and one class for the second four weeks.
Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding (On lead/Assisted)
In this program we teach basic riding skills which allow participants to work on balance, stretching, coordination, self-control, confidence building, assertiveness, and much more, all while having fun on horseback. This program is suitable for individuals of all ages and abilities with their physician's approval.
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Monday – 5pm; 6pm
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Tuesday – 5:30pm; 6:30pm
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Wednesday –10am; 5:30pm; 6:30pm
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Saturday – 10am, 11am, 12pm
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Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding (Off lead/Unassisted)
In this program we focus on more advanced riding techniques for participants who are capable of controlling their horse without any assistance. We still incorporate fun games and activites to learn new skills, and the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding such as: confidence building, muscle strengthening, stretching, improved balance, self-controll, self-awareness, and assertiveness are still present. However, participants must be willing and able to control a horse without the assistance of our volunteer leaders and side walkers. This program could be appropriate for beginners provided they have permission from their physician as well as the approval of the appropriate O.A.T.S. staff.
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Tuesday – 6:30pm
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Thursday –10am; 5:30pm; 6:30pm
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Saturday – 1pm
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Golden Saddles Senior Riding Program
This unique riding experience is centered around members of our senior community who are interested in getting back in the saddle or learning to ride for the first time. Our trained staff and seasoned horses will assist you in enjoying the pleasures and therapeutic benefits of horseback riding. (Volunteer leaders and side walkers are available for this program as needed, or requested, by the participant or O.A.T.S. staff.)
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Monday – 10am
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Tuesday – 10am
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Important Information
Registration and Payment is per session, not per class. Payments can be made by check, money order, or credit card. Riders can pay for the entire session or split the registration cost in two equal payments $240 upon registration and $240 before the 5th class. No refunds are provided.
O.A.T.S. does not provide make up classes for rider cancellations.
For more information or to register for classes please contact Doug Rohrabaugh at 248.245.1020 or email us at [email protected]
All riders will need proper paperwork, including a signed physicians release form, and their own horseback riding helmet. Helmets can be found at the following O.A.T.S. supporters: Arizona Saddlery, Covered Wagon Saddlery, Everything Equine, Tractor Supply Co
O.A.T.S. does not provide make up classes for rider cancellations.
For more information or to register for classes please contact Doug Rohrabaugh at 248.245.1020 or email us at [email protected]
All riders will need proper paperwork, including a signed physicians release form, and their own horseback riding helmet. Helmets can be found at the following O.A.T.S. supporters: Arizona Saddlery, Covered Wagon Saddlery, Everything Equine, Tractor Supply Co
2025 Spring Session (Classes Now Forming)
Cost $480
2025 Spring Session - This session will begin on Monday, March 17 and run through Saturday, May 10. No reschedule dates are available for the spring session if we need to cancel due to weather.
Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding (On lead/Assisted)
In this program we teach basic riding skills which allow participants to work on balance, stretching, coordination, self-control, confidence building, assertiveness, and much more, all while having fun on horseback. This program is suitable for individuals of all ages and abilities with their physician's approval.
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Monday – 5pm; 6pm
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Tuesday – 5:30pm; 6:30pm
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Wednesday –10am; 5:30pm; 6:30pm
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Saturday – 10am, 11am, 12pm
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Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding (Off lead/Unassisted)
In this program we focus on more advanced riding techniques for participants who are capable of controlling their horse without any assistance. We still incorporate fun games and activites to learn new skills, and the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding such as: confidence building, muscle strengthening, stretching, improved balance, self-controll, self-awareness, and assertiveness are still present. However, participants must be willing and able to control a horse without the assistance of our volunteer leaders and side walkers. This program could be appropriate for beginners provided they have permission from their physician as well as the approval of the appropriate O.A.T.S. staff.
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Tuesday – 6:30pm
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Thursday –10am; 5:30pm; 6:30pm
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Saturday – 1pm
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Golden Saddles Senior Riding Program
This unique riding experience is centered around members of our senior community who are interested in getting back in the saddle or learning to ride for the first time. Our trained staff and seasoned horses will assist you in enjoying the pleasures and therapeutic benefits of horseback riding. (Volunteer leaders and side walkers are available for this program as needed, or requested, by the participant or O.A.T.S. staff.)
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Monday – 10am
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Tuesday – 10am
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Important Information
Registration and Payment is per session, not per class. Payments can be made by check, money order, or credit card. Riders can pay for the entire session or split the registration cost in two equal payments $240 upon registration and $240 before the 5th class. No refunds are provided.
O.A.T.S. does not provide make up classes for rider cancellations.
For more information or to register for classes please contact Doug Rohrabaugh at 248.245.1020 or email us at [email protected]
All riders will need proper paperwork, including a signed physicians release form, and their own horseback riding helmet. Helmets can be found at the following O.A.T.S. supporters: Arizona Saddlery, Covered Wagon Saddlery, Everything Equine, Tractor Supply Co
O.A.T.S. does not provide make up classes for rider cancellations.
For more information or to register for classes please contact Doug Rohrabaugh at 248.245.1020 or email us at [email protected]
All riders will need proper paperwork, including a signed physicians release form, and their own horseback riding helmet. Helmets can be found at the following O.A.T.S. supporters: Arizona Saddlery, Covered Wagon Saddlery, Everything Equine, Tractor Supply Co
Equine-Assisted Learning
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In addition to our mounted classes, our instructors offer professional development services and personal discovery opportunities. Partnering with horses through learning experiences relevant to life issues and authentic work situations. Horses respond to our behavioral patterns, providing us with honest and clear feedback about our current strengths and areas for positive change. This program is groundwork based and not a riding program. For more information please contact our office at 248.245.1020
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2025 Summer and Fall Session Dates Available Soon!
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