Equestrian Assisted Therapy
Open T.R.A.I.L. Ranch is a therapeutic horsemanship center located in Boerne, Texas for those with developmental and physical needs of all kinds.
We provide equine assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges in San Antonio, Boerne, and the surrounding areas.
Our riders diagnosis include conditions and special needs such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Fragile X, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Developmental Delays, emotional and cognitive disorders, as well as speech, hearing and vision impairments. Our instructors are PATH certified, accomplished equestrians, and have extensive training to instruct riders with special needs.
Our programs include Therapeutic Riding, Equine Facilitated Learning, and Vaulting.
Programs
A horsemanship program that focuses on teaching riding and horsemanship skills on and off the horse to those with physical limitations, developmental and social delays.
A relationship building program that focuses on teaching responsibility, improving self worth, decision making, independence, and how to communicate needs and wants.
A fast paced athletic vaulting program that focuses on teaching gymnastic and/or yoga moves on the back of a moving horse controlled by an instructor to build strength, focus, and self confidence.
COME VISIT US!
Open T.R.A.I.L. Ranch is located just North of San Antonio in Boerne, Texas. Our facility consists of over twenty acres of pasture, three arenas, three barns, and is ADA compliant. Come out and visit us!
Ranch Hours
- Mon
- CLOSED
- Tue
- 12:00-6:00
- Wed
- 12:00-6:00
- Thu
- 12:00-6:00
- Fri
- 12:00-6:00
- Sat
- 8:00-1:00
- Sun
- CLOSED
UPDATE: We are now covered for all but the one Horse Handler needed for the 8-9am session, I cannot thank everyone enough! We have the best village for team OTR!
Searching for Horse Handlers and Side Walkers for tomorrows classes! We are super short handed, anyone who can help that has been through a official training would be so appreciated! Please see below our needs, thanks!
8:00-9:00am - Horse Handler
9:30-10:30 - Horse Handler
110:00am-Noon - 4 Horse Handlers and 2 Side Walkers
It’s late - but I just saw this - I can do the horse handler 8-9 ... let me know by 7 if you want me and I’ll be there.
Ashley Grace remember those days? 💙
As if this weekend could not get any better... we just got word that Amber passed ALL components of her certification to become an official certified PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor!!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AMBER!! Everyone please join us in congratulating her, as this is no easy process! So excited to have her joining us as a full time instructor for OTR!
Congratulations Amber!!!
How wonderful to see this reward of your hard work, tenacity, and love for all things horses, children and adults. You are a treasure! Congratulations!
Congratulations! We appreciate your efforts and what you do for our children. Thank you!
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH Open T.R.A.I.L. Ranch Family!!!! I could not have done this without everyone's encouragement and support. I have learned so much from each and everyone of y'all. I can't wait to start this journey as an official PATH Certified Instructor with everyone. I know I have so much more to learn I CANT wait to get back tomorrow and for classes to start on Tuesday! Thank y'all again I'm so excited to see all our volunteers and riders next week!!
Awesome news... I would say you are having a super year!!! So many things to be excited about!!!❤️❤️❤️
I LOVE this picture too 💕💕💕
Congratulations, Amber, that’s fantastic! I never had any doubts!
Congratulations!!! Looking forward to volunteering real soon😀
Wonderful Amber...what an amazing way to help others...well done! X
Congratulations Amber!! That is amazing, way to accomplish your dream!!
What a great mentee you have been. I never had any doubts. Congratulations and welcome to our team!
Amber you will make SUCH a fabulous instructor ❤️ congrats.
Yay, Amber!!! We knew you could do it and we're so proud of you!
CONGRATULATIONS, AMBER! I wish you much success!
Congratulations Amber!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations! !! What an acomplishment!!!!!
Awesome job amber 🎉 congrat
Yay! Congratulations Amber!
Congrats Amber!
Awesome! Congratulations!!
Woohoo!
So excited for you! Congrats!
good job
WOOHOO!!!
Had a fantastic turn out for our 2 summer volunteer trainings this morning! Thank you to all who came to become new volunteers and to our established volunteers for their help with running it! We cannot wait to see all of you next week for our first week of Summer Session 2018!!! Whoooo!!
