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BraveHearts Poplar Grove Therapeutic Riding

BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center

Poplar Grove, Illinois - Boone County

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May 15, 2026

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4950 Route 173, Poplar Grove, IL 61065

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Provider overview

BraveHearts in Poplar Grove offers therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for riders age four and older, with adapted equipment and horsemanship skill-building.

BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center is a northern Illinois equine-assisted activity provider with a Poplar Grove campus, riding programs, horsemanship activities, veterans programs, volunteers, and adaptive equipment.

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Website
https://braveheartsriding.org/therapeuticriding/
Registration
https://braveheartsriding.org/therapeuticriding/
Contact page
https://braveheartsriding.org/therapeuticriding/
Phone
815-765-2113
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Ages
Individuals age four and older with qualifying diagnoses, with rider fit confirmed through BraveHearts intake
Season
Riding sessions by current program schedule; families should contact BraveHearts for intake and availability
Cost
The source says the recreational service is not covered by health insurance; families should confirm current rates, scholarships, and intake steps directly.

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BraveHearts Poplar Grove Campus

4950 Route 173, Poplar Grove, IL 61065

815-765-2113

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Therapeutic riding and horsemanship

Recreational adapted horseback riding and horsemanship sessions for riders age four and older with qualifying diagnoses.

Ages
Individuals age four and older with qualifying diagnoses, with rider fit confirmed through BraveHearts intake
Season
Riding sessions by current program schedule; families should contact BraveHearts for intake and availability
Schedule
The source describes therapeutic riding sessions and asks interested riders to contact BraveHearts or complete participation steps for current scheduling.
Cost
The source says the recreational service is not covered by health insurance; families should confirm current rates, scholarships, and intake steps directly.
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Why this is listed
The official BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding page describes recreational horseback riding with adapted equipment, riding and horsemanship skills, eligibility for individuals age four and older with diagnoses including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury, and the page lists the Poplar Grove campus address and phone.
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Therapeutic riding and horsemanship

The official BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding page describes recreational horseback riding with adapted equipment, riding and horsemanship skills, eligibility for individuals age four and older with diagnoses including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury, and the page lists the Poplar Grove campus address and phone.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source describes adapted horseback riding and horsemanship activities for participants with physical, cognitive, social, and emotional diagnoses.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm rider age, diagnosis fit, paperwork, contraindications, helmet and equipment rules, mount and horse fit, volunteer or side-walker support, barn access, parking, restroom access, weather policies, and whether mounted or unmounted participation is appropriate.

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What we found: The official BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding page describes recreational horseback riding with adapted equipment, riding and horsemanship skills, eligibility for individuals age four and older with diagnoses including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury, and the page lists the Poplar Grove campus address and phone.

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What information should families confirm with BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center?

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

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