About Prospect Riding Center

Welcome to Prospect Riding Center

Therapeutic & Recreational Horseback Activities

Prospect Riding Center is a therapeutic horseback riding center that helps individuals with special needs overcome physical, developmental or psychological challenges in their lives.

Our instructors and volunteers consistently provide a warm, nurturing and safe environment to our clientele to help them grow physically, emotionally and socially.

With more than 20 acres for trail riding, three arenas for private or small group lessons, and a round pen for individual instruction, our clients develop core strength and balance, enhanced self-esteem, and increase their communication and social skills.

By providing a fun and educational experience, we hope to promote a lifelong interest in equine activities, whether for sport or therapy, and a deep appreciation and love of horses.

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Our Mission

At Prospect Riding Center, we are dedicated to providing equine-based therapeutic activities and recreational riding in a safe and supportive environment.

We value diversity and recognize that all of our clients, regardless of their abilities, are deserving of respect.

We strive to teach persistence, patience and courage through natural interactions with horses.

We are proud of the positive impact our organization has had on the lives of our clients, our volunteer team, and our community.

Not only a difference for a day but for a lifetime.

Meet Our Instructors

Kathy Wolfe

Instructor

The founder of Wolfe’s Born to Ride has been a volunteer at Prospect Riding Center since 2012. She has a vast knowledge of horsemanship, horse healthcare and herd behavior, as well as keen sense for matching a horse with a rider. Instructing varying disabilities, with a strong population of riders with autism and Down syndrome, Wolfe has been involved with therapeutic activities for youths ages 5-17 and young adults through summer programs and weekend camps at Foundation for Dreams.

Maryann Romanello

Instructor

Maryann has been a certified SpiritHorse equine-assisted healthcare instructor since 2011 and has an immense capacity for patience, empathy and enthusiasm in supporting people with disabilities. Combined with her passion for horses, she understands the unique bond and security that occurs between people and animals.

Kaylee Hartwig

Instructor in training

The Myakka City native has more than seven years of horseback riding experience and has been an active member of FFA and 4H since middle school. She also shows animals (from dairy cattle to swine) and has won several awards at the Manatee County Fair. She’s outgoing and great with children.

Richard Deisterhoft

Instructor

The Germana Community College graduate has more than 15 years of experience as a horse trainer, with great horsemanship skills, and works well with kids, adults and autistic children. He is the trainer and owner of Capstone Farm.

Affiliates

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Prospect Riding Center is a member of PATH International

Over the past several decades, therapeutic riding has evolved both nationally and internationally. Prospect Riding Center is a member of PATH International, which is the governing body for therapeutic riding programs. PATH is the acronym for the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.

Although there are agencies and organizations that exist to help individuals with special needs, Prospect Riding Center is unique in that we offer beginner riding as well as inviting family members and friends to participate and enhance not only the independence in the life of the participant but extend to those they are attached to, creating memories that continue to nurture beyond the lesson time, an interaction that makes a real and positive impact on the client’s life. We are experienced in the nuances of running this type of riding program and are committed to providing services in a unique and more global way.

PRC is also affiliated with

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Wolfe's Born To Ride
A Parrish-based trail riding service. Wolfe's and PRC work together to provide more services to people with disabilities, while raising funds, and making others aware of their work in the community, and heighten the awareness about horseback riding in the area.

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Face Autism
Created in 2009, this nonprofit organization provides sensory friendly activities, support groups, referral for therapeutic services, structured classes and other necessary resources. PRC hosts a summer riding program for Face Autism students (Thursdays, June 7-July 26).

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Foundation For Dream & Dream Oaks Camp
Together with the Southwest Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Foundation of Dreams established the camp to meet the needs of children with physical and developmental challenges.

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Manasota BUDS
The all-volunteer organization offers sharing and networking support and promotes understanding and accept of Down syndrome.

CONTACT INFO

Prospect Riding Center
PO Box 424



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