Hearts & Horses Riding Center — Therapeutic Riding
Hearts & Horses Riding Center
Buxton, Maine - York County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Buxton
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Map and directions
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63 Justin Merrill Rd, Buxton, ME 04093
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Provider overview
Hearts & Horses Riding Center in Buxton offers therapeutic riding and equine-assisted programs for children and adults with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities, plus camps and a 'Barn Buddies' after-school program.
Hearts & Horses Riding Center is a community-centered riding facility in Buxton, Maine offering therapeutic riding, lessons, and year-round programs for all ages and abilities.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.heartsnhorses.com/therapeutic-riding
- Phone
- (207) 929-4700
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Children and adults of all ages and abilities; confirm program-specific age ranges
- Season
- Year-round programs for all ages and abilities, with camp and after-school options
- Cost
- Confirm therapeutic riding fees, camp and after-school costs, scholarships, and how to enroll.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Program schedules and camp sessions change seasonally. Families should confirm current therapeutic riding offerings directly.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Therapeutic riding for people with disabilities
Therapeutic horseback riding, equine-assisted services, camps, and 'Barn Buddies' after-school for riders with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities.
- Ages
- Children and adults of all ages and abilities; confirm program-specific age ranges
- Season
- Year-round programs for all ages and abilities, with camp and after-school options
- Schedule
- Contact Hearts & Horses for current therapeutic riding lesson times, camp sessions, and the 'Barn Buddies' after-school program in Buxton.
- Cost
- Confirm therapeutic riding fees, camp and after-school costs, scholarships, and how to enroll.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Hearts & Horses Riding Center in Buxton offers a therapeutic riding program founded on the belief that riding horses improves the lives of individuals with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities, with certified instructors who have worked with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory disorders, and other conditions, plus camp programs and an after-school 'Barn Buddies'.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Therapeutic riding for people with disabilities
Hearts & Horses Riding Center in Buxton offers a therapeutic riding program founded on the belief that riding horses improves the lives of individuals with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities, with certified instructors who have worked with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory disorders, and other conditions, plus camp programs and an after-school 'Barn Buddies'.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names a therapeutic riding program for individuals with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities, certified instructors, and conditions including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and sensory disorders.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about instructor certification, side-walkers and volunteer support, the mounting process, adaptive tack, and how a new rider gets started.
What we checked
What we found: Hearts & Horses Riding Center in Buxton offers a therapeutic riding program founded on the belief that riding horses improves the lives of individuals with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities, with certified instructors who have worked with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sensory disorders, and other conditions, plus camp programs and an after-school 'Barn Buddies'.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteHearts & Horses Riding Center — About Us / Therapeutic Riding
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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