Sunrise Therapeutic Services - Sunrise Riders

Sunrise Therapeutic Services - Sunrise Riders Equine assisted activities & Adaptive Horsemanship for children/adults in a safe & fun learning environment. PATH,Intl./CHA Certified Instructors.

Sunrise Therapeutic Services, more commonly known as Sunrise Riders is an Equine Assisted Activities center located in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Our center partners with specially trained horses, certified instructors and volunteers to provide safe opportunities for educational, sport, and recreational activities for those with physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and/or behavioral disorders. We al

so provide adaptive equipment to make riding more accessible. We also provide a limited number of traditional riding lessons for typical riders in Western and English riding styles. Individuals are able to benefit tremendously from horseback riding. Some benefits of horseback riding include:

The warmth of the horse’s body helps to sooth spastic muscles. The movement of the horse is the closest simulation to the human walk. The horse’s movement requires the rider to work on coordination, balance, and posture. Riding provides an individual with a sense of control because he/she is working with such a large animal
The horse provides the opportunity to see the world from a different and elevated perspective (maybe for the first time in a rider’s life) and go places where they couldn’t go before. Interacting with staff, volunteers, and other riders provides an opportunity for positive socialization. Riding involves concentration. The horse is a partner they can bond with and which offers motivation to expand their horizons. Taking care of a horse teaches responsibility and fosters a caring attitude. Working with horses helps to foster increased self-worth.

Volunteer Pre- training # 7. (Leave something in the comments below to show when completed.) Learn how to safely catch ...
08/22/2025

Volunteer Pre- training # 7. (Leave something in the comments below to show when completed.) Learn how to safely catch a horse in a stall. During in person training, we will demonstrate additional methods based on our stall set up. Also remember to close the stall door after you exit.

Teresa Kackart will demonstrate on how to catch a horse safely in a stall. For more information on the largest certifying body of riding instructors and barn...

Volunteer Pre-Training Video # 6 🙋🐎Correct Riding Helmet Adjustment. (Please leave an emoji, GIF or comment to indicate...
08/22/2025

Volunteer Pre-Training Video # 6 🙋🐎Correct Riding Helmet Adjustment. (Please leave an emoji, GIF or comment to indicate you have viewed) This video is so that you can assist our riders to make sure their helmet is on correctly.

Julie Goodnight shows the proper fit and adjustment of the riding helmet.For more information on the largest certifying body of riding instructors and barn m...

Volunteer Pre-Training Video # 5 Please leave something in the comments when you have watched the video. 🐎Catching the...
08/21/2025

Volunteer Pre-Training Video # 5 Please leave something in the comments when you have watched the video. 🐎Catching the horse in an open pasture or paddock.

Teresa Kackert demonstrates how to safely catch a horse in a paddock, field or pasture when there are other horses present.This is a safety video from Certif...

Volunteer Pre-Training Video #4 (Leave an emoji or comment below when viewed) Leading the Horse Safely. This video sha...
08/21/2025

Volunteer Pre-Training Video #4 (Leave an emoji or comment below when viewed) Leading the Horse Safely. This video shares the basics of leading. In live training we will expand on these principles and demonstrate how our horses like to be lead in a therapeutic riding session.

Dale Rudin will demonstrate a safe and effective method in leading the horse.For more information on the largest certifying body of riding instructors and ba...

Volunteer Pre-Training #3 (When you finish viewing leave a comment or emoji of your choice!) Grooming the Horse. This i...
08/19/2025

Volunteer Pre-Training #3 (When you finish viewing leave a comment or emoji of your choice!) Grooming the Horse. This is just an overview of grooming. There will be more in depth videos coming.

Christy Landwehr will demonstrate on how to groom a horse with Hands On Gloves. Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), Sponsored by Hands On Gloves.For mo...

Volunteer Pre-Training Video #2 (Leave an emoji or comment in the comment section after viewing)Understanding the Horse...
08/18/2025

Volunteer Pre-Training Video #2 (Leave an emoji or comment in the comment section after viewing)
Understanding the Horse's Danger Zones. Even though we are very comfortable moving around our horses and they are very gentle we still need to understand that they are still large animals with basic instincts for survival, so it is wise to understand how to move around them safely.

Julie Goodnight shows you Danger Zones when working around the horse. For more information on the largest certifying body of riding instructors and barn mana...

Volunteer Pre-Training Video #1: "Reading Equine Behaviors" . Put a 🙂when you watch this video.
08/17/2025

Volunteer Pre-Training Video #1: "Reading Equine Behaviors" . Put a 🙂when you watch this video.

Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor Dale Rudin explains reading horse behavior and how the horse communicates through body language in this educati...

08/16/2025
Great Helmet Sale!! Pro-tips: Order over the phone so you can confirm the manufacture date is 2025 or at oldest 2024, b...
08/14/2025

Great Helmet Sale!! Pro-tips: Order over the phone so you can confirm the manufacture date is 2025 or at oldest 2024, because the manufacturer recommends replacement after 5 years due to materials breaking down over time. Don't buy used helmets, you do not know if they have had an impact not visible to the eye. Never leave helmet stored in a hot car. Always adjust your helmet to fit properly, especially the sliders on each side of the head in line with point of jaw below the ear lobe, and only 1 finger space between harness and lower jaw.

ChickSaddlery.com - Saddle, Horse Tack and Horse Supply Warehouse. Western Saddles, English Saddles, saddlery, Tack, Horse and riding equipment at discount prices.

Come Join Our Team!
08/12/2025

Come Join Our Team!

Ms. Malinda will be presenting Saturday, Aug. 2nd at the LSTEN /PATH, Intl. Region 8 Conference. Makenzie, Sarah and And...
08/02/2025

Ms. Malinda will be presenting Saturday, Aug. 2nd at the LSTEN /PATH, Intl. Region 8 Conference. Makenzie, Sarah and Andrew were her fabulous administrative assistants and technical support.

This presentation will provide a detailed overview of how to rehabilitate a horse that has been donated, rescued, or has gone through an illness that needs refeeding and rehabilitation. Information provided will be based years of equine management, guidance from veterinarians, and guidelines for refeeding using published research from UC Davis and journaled articles. The session will share the recovery journey of three horses that started with body scores of 1-3.

LAST DAY to Register Online: https://pathintl.my.site.com/path/s/lt-event?id=a1UVt000002qeOPMAY

To all mothers, Happy Mother's Day! (We will be revealing a surprise by the end of the month!)
05/11/2025

To all mothers, Happy Mother's Day! (We will be revealing a surprise by the end of the month!)

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130 Highway 287
Conway, AR
72058

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Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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Sunrise Therapeutic Services, more commonly known as Sunrise Riders is a therapeutic horsemanship center located in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Our center partners with specially trained horses, certified instructors and volunteers to provide safe opportunities for educational, sport, and recreational activities for those with physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and/or behavioral disorders. We also provide adaptive equipment to make riding more accessible. We also provide a limited number of traditional riding lessons for typical riders in Western and English riding styles. Individuals are able to benefit tremendously from horseback riding. Some benefits of horseback riding include: The warmth of the horse’s body helps to sooth spastic muscles. The movement of the horse is the closest simulation to the human walk. The horse’s movement requires the rider to work on coordination, balance, and posture. Riding provides an individual with a sense of control because he/she is working with such a large animal The horse provides the opportunity to see the world from a different and elevated perspective (maybe for the first time in a rider’s life) and go places where they couldn’t go before. Interacting with staff, volunteers, and other riders provides an opportunity for positive socialization. Riding involves concentration. The horse is a partner they can bond with and which offers motivation to expand their horizons. Taking care of a horse teaches responsibility and fosters a caring attitude. Working with horses helps to foster increased self-worth.