Freedom Ride, Inc

Freedom Ride, Inc Freedom Ride . . . .Horsepower for the Spirit! As participants sit atop a horse, their pelvic area, trunk and upper body move in motion to the horse.

The movement of a horse is a rhythmic side-to-side, forward and backward action that is similar to a human walking. This stimulation gently relaxes taut muscles and thereby increases range of motion for the rider. The movement of the trunk encourages riders to work harder to balance their upper bodies, and routine activities develop hand-eye coordination. Learning new routines, sequencing and acce

ssing short-term memory skills assist individuals who otherwise may experience difficulty with these tasks. Just as important, being able to participate in an activity like their siblings and able-bodied friends increases self-esteem and confidence. With a team of loyal horses, PATH Certified Instructors, and Trained Volunteers, Freedom Ride provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with many types of disabilities....cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, autism, developmental delay, attention deficit disorder, deafness, blindness and many emotional and learning disabilities.

A very special thank you to Kathy S. for hitting 1000 volunteer hours served at Freedom Ride! 🤩🎊🐎Jasper and our newest ...
12/14/2025

A very special thank you to Kathy S. for hitting 1000 volunteer hours served at Freedom Ride! 🤩🎊🐎

Jasper and our newest board member, Betty Jo, are so proud to present this aware to a very hard working Kathy as a small token of our appreciation to her.

Whether its Jeans & Jewels, cleaning stalls, horse handing in classes or making sure our horses are loved, Kathy is right there beside us!

Thank you to ALL our volunteers who make Freedom Ride possible and congratulations to Kathy on 1000 hours.

🌈✨ When your therapist has better hair than you… ✨🌈At Freedom Ride, healing comes in all shapes, sizes, and very colorfu...
11/24/2025

🌈✨ When your therapist has better hair than you… ✨🌈

At Freedom Ride, healing comes in all shapes, sizes, and very colorful manes!
This little superstar, Zip, is reminding us that joy, confidence, and connection can show up in the most magical ways — sometimes with rainbow highlights and a whole lot of attitude.
Our equine partners brighten lives every single day, helping children and adults build strength, independence, and emotional well-being through the power of horses.

If this made you smile today, imagine the smiles our clients experience every week. 💛

With this unusually chilly weather this week, we had to bust out the blankets to keep our therapists warm! Although we’r...
11/13/2025

With this unusually chilly weather this week, we had to bust out the blankets to keep our therapists warm! Although we’re not really used to this weather, they sure do look cute in their blankets! 🐴☺️ Thank you to our LONG time and dedicated volunteer Laurie for the adorable pictures! If you’re interested in volunteering please visit our website: https://www.freedomride.com/volunteering/ or if you can’t find the time to volunteer, please consider a tax deductible donation (which can also be done via our website). 🫶🏼💚

This Veterans Day, Freedom Ride proudly honors the heroes among us — our veterans, their families, and all who have serv...
11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, Freedom Ride proudly honors the heroes among us — our veterans, their families, and all who have served our nation. 🇺🇸

Horses have a way of understanding without words. Through our Veterans Program, we see powerful moments of trust, calm, and connection unfold in every session.

To our riders, volunteers, and community members who are veterans: thank you for your service and your strength. 💙🐴

☀️Come and sit a spell in this BEAUTIFUL weather. ❄️🧘‍♀️S&L Materials donated to us 1️⃣6️⃣ benches for our property. W...
11/11/2025

☀️Come and sit a spell in this BEAUTIFUL weather. ❄️🧘‍♀️
S&L Materials donated to us 1️⃣6️⃣ benches for our property. Will we rest by the barn, gather under a tree, enjoy the sunrise by the lake........you better believe it! Freedom Ride is so fortunate to have community partners who continue to serve us with their generosity. Thank you S&L Materials

Congratulations to all our contestants that participated in our Pumpkin Costume Contest. The staff have been hard press...
10/31/2025

Congratulations to all our contestants that participated in our Pumpkin Costume Contest.
The staff have been hard pressed to pick a favorite as they all are deserving of "Top Bestest Pumpkin" so we asked our kiddo clients to vote!
Our little ones have spoken and we would like to proudly announce the winner is (drum roll please)..................................................................
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🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟Gallop over to Glitz and Glam!!!!🤩🥳😍
Congratulations and enjoy your Visa $50.00 gift card donated by an anonymous supporting of all things fun!

Freedom Ride Featured on the News! Tune in Tomorrow!We’re honored to share that News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando will air a st...
10/30/2025

Freedom Ride Featured on the News! Tune in Tomorrow!

We’re honored to share that News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando will air a story tomorrow featuring Freedom Ride and the impact of the recent MTM/Sunshine Health policy change that has paused reimbursements for expressive therapy providers across Florida.

This sudden change has left hundreds of families—and programs like ours—without coverage for vital equine-assisted therapy sessions.

💙But the heart of Freedom Ride is STRONGER than ever. 🐴
Our mission continues, and your support can make all the difference.

👉 Sponsor a rider.
👉 Contribute toward horse care or therapy costs.
👉 Help us keep lessons going for children and individuals with disabilities who rely on these services for healing and connection.

Every gift keeps the reins in their hands and hope in their hearts.

Tune in tomorrow on News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando to see Freedom Ride’s story and learn how you can help.
Donate at: www.freedomride.com and let us know were you would like the funds allocated for.

🎃🐴This year Freedom Ride will be hosting a pumpkin costume contest and our fabulous clients will be casting their votes ...
10/18/2025

🎃🐴This year Freedom Ride will be hosting a pumpkin costume contest and our fabulous clients will be casting their votes for the winner!

All next week riders and clients will choose their favorite pumpkins amongst the entries from our staff and volunteers. 🎟🏆

The winning pumpkins artist will receive a $50.00 gift card and bragging rights for "Tippy Top Bestest Pumpkin Designer", a truly sophisticated award 😆

The winning pumpkin and artist will be announced on Halloween. Good luck to all! 🧙‍♀️🔟/3️⃣1️⃣

A big THANK YOU to our friend, Zaira at S&L Materials, Inc. for donating dirt to Freedom Ride! Your generosity helps us ...
10/16/2025

A big THANK YOU to our friend, Zaira at S&L Materials, Inc.
for donating dirt to Freedom Ride!

Your generosity helps us keep improving our facility for our riders, horses, and community. We couldn’t do it without amazing local partners like you.

Thanks for helping us lay the groundwork (literally!) for numerous projects around the property!

09/30/2025

✨ **Exciting News at Freedom Ride!** ✨

We want to take a moment to celebrate Karen, who has dedicated so many years to Freedom Ride as our incredible Head Instructor. Her leadership, passion, and commitment have shaped countless riders’ experiences. 💙 While Karen is transitioning from her Head Instructor role, this is NOT goodbye—you’ll still see her in the arena as a valued Riding Instructor AND always a mentor to our entire Freedom Ride staff! 🐴

At the same time, we’re thrilled to announce that Annie will be stepping into the role of Head Instructor! Annie has been a part of Freedom Ride for many years, serving as a trusted Riding Instructor. She’s excited to lead the very team she has been a part of, and we know her dedication and love for our mission will shine in this new role.

Please join us in giving a heartfelt thank you to Karen for her years of leadership and a warm congratulations to Annie as she begins this next chapter. Together, they’ll continue to make Freedom Ride a place of healing, learning, and joy. 🌟

Elliott is a silly boy 😛
09/24/2025

Elliott is a silly boy 😛

09/23/2025

Emilio and Zip are best friends! Grazing through the day and enjoying each others company 💚🐴

Address

3919 Bay Lake Road
Orlando, FL
32808

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 7:30am - 6pm
Sunday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+14072930411

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