

SunCatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy

Therapeutic Horsemanship Sessions
These 1 hour sessions may include groundwork and equine education, grooming and tacking, connectivity and confidence-building games; mounted bareback, Western, or English riding; obstacle courses, trail rides and more!
2025 Sessions are Monday - Friday, May - October.

Special Olympic Equestrian Sessions
These unique 1 hour sessions take therapeutic horsemanship to a competitive level through South Dakota Special Olympics! Our SDSO participants learn Western Showmanship Skills in Halter Class, Trail Class, Working Equitation, and Barrel Racing. Participants must be ages 8 and up and qualify for Special Olympics.
Please see the SDSO website for qualifications and to register!

Groundwork Sessions
30 - 60 minute sessions focused on Equine Assisted Learning, ideal for those new to horses and those unable to ride due to health concerns. Focus on education, interaction, grooming, and fun groundwork activities with both our full size horses and our two mini, SunnyMae and Babe!

Equine-Assisted Learning & Mental Health Sessions
These 1 hour sessions focus on the lessons we can learn through horse behavior and interaction, and can be in a solo or group setting. All Mental Health Sessions will be supervised by both a mental health professional and equine education specialist.