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Barnum Equestrian Center at Wesley Woods Equine Assisted Services

Barnum Equestrian Center

Indianola, Iowa - Warren County

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Jun 3, 2026

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Des Moines

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10896 Nixon St, Indianola, IA 50125

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Provider overview

The Barnum Equestrian Center in Indianola offers recreational therapeutic horseback riding for people with developmental and physical disabilities, led by a certified instructor and trained volunteers.

The Barnum Equestrian Center is an Indianola nonprofit offering recreational therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities.

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Ages
Developmentally and physically challenged persons; confirm specific age ranges
Season
Seasonal riding; confirm current session dates
Cost
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Location contacts

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Barnum Equestrian Center

10896 Nixon St, Indianola, IA 50125

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Programs and offerings

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Therapeutic horseback riding

Recreational equine-assisted services, certified instruction, trained volunteers, eligibility, and enrollment.

Ages
Developmentally and physically challenged persons; confirm specific age ranges
Season
Seasonal riding; confirm current session dates
Schedule
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Cost
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Why this is listed
The Barnum Equestrian Center in Indianola is a nonprofit program providing recreational horseback riding to developmentally and physically challenged persons, supervised by a registered NARHA (PATH Intl) instructor and staffed by trained volunteers.
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Program details we found

Therapeutic horseback riding

The Barnum Equestrian Center in Indianola is a nonprofit program providing recreational horseback riding to developmentally and physically challenged persons, supervised by a registered NARHA (PATH Intl) instructor and staffed by trained volunteers.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source names a nonprofit program, recreational horseback riding, developmentally and physically challenged persons, a registered NARHA instructor, and trained volunteers.

Access notes to confirm: Ask about rider eligibility, the instructor's certification, mounting and side-walker support, what to wear, and how to enroll.

What we checked

What we found: The Barnum Equestrian Center in Indianola is a nonprofit program providing recreational horseback riding to developmentally and physically challenged persons, supervised by a registered NARHA (PATH Intl) instructor and staffed by trained volunteers.

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What to confirm

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Questions to ask before you register

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Is Barnum Equestrian Center at Wesley Woods Equine Assisted Services reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

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Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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