Happy Trails Riding Academy is a PATH International premier accredited center, based in Tulare, Calif. Therapeutic horsemanship has been proven to provide a unique opportunity for self-improvement and independence in a positive learning environment, while offering a challenging alternative to traditional therapy.
HORSES
We couldn’t succeed without our therapy horses, each of which has created a unique bond with each of our riders. Take a look at our Happy Trails rockstars!
RIDERS
Our riders have had amazing experiences at Happy Trails. Learn how equine assisted activities and therapies is making a difference.
Enriching the lives of children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities through equine-assisted services
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And that’s a wrap!!! Today was our last day of Spring Session *whew* we’ve had an absolute BLAST with all our riders, volunteers, and equine co-workers. We have the best job in the world and can’t wait for summer 2021 session to start. Till then our horses will enjoy lazy pasture days ☀️☀️🐴🐴🐴💤💤💤 #summer #2021 #horsebackriding #therapy #pathintl #horselove
Thank you to David Pinheiro for the use of the Water Reel. We are using it to get center of our arena watered before grooming. It works great! #2021 #arena #barnlife #gettingitdone #horsebackriding #horselove #pathintl #theraputic #water
Amanda Bane has been a rider in the Happy Trails riding program since 2007. She inspires all those that work with her at Happy Trails her through her hard work and sweet spirit in spite of her physical limitations.![]()
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Her disability began to surface in fifth grade when she started struggling to keep up with the other kids. Her development continued to fall behind over the next few years. Through all of her struggles, Amanda never complained.![]()
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In October 2011, Amanda was finally diagnosed with Niemann Pick Type C – a lysosomal storage disease which damages the body’s cells and tissues, starting in the brain. This rare, life threatening, neurological condition has no cure. Since Amanda’s diagnosis, her physical condition has deteriorated further.![]()
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Today, was a special day at Happy Trails, it was Amanda’s final ride. Her physical condition will not allow for the level of safety we pride ourselves on. Tears were shed by all but what a PRIVLEDGE to have Amanda and her family a part of the Happy Trails family. Over the past 14 years a lesson in courage, strength, faith and tenacity was felt by all.![]()
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This is our WHY………![]()
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#horsebackriding #ourwhy #2021 #therapy #pathintl #horse #perserverance #determined #happytrails
We may be a day late but Happy Mother’s Day to all the fabulous moms out there!!! We love our mommas!!!#mothersday #2021 #therapy #bettertogether
Last week we had the Mission Oak Tennis Teams come out and help do some clean up! Huge thank you to them! #community #clean #bettertogether #2021 #horsebackriding #pathintl #tennisrocks
Happy May 4th everyone!!! ![]()
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#happytrails #2021 #may4th #horsebackriding #Therapy
