Grow your horsemanship. Sharpen your teaching skills.
An 11-month education series for anyone looking to build confidence around horses and explore therapeutic riding instruction — whether you’re working toward PATH Intl. certification or simply want to learn more.
About the Series
Ivey Ranch is offering an 11-month Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding Education Series. Meeting once a month for 1½ hours, each session pairs classroom-style learning with hands-on time in and around the barn and arena. Participants should come dressed to move between both settings.
You don’t need a certification plan or prior professional experience to attend. Come to the full series or drop in for individual sessions that interest you.
Who It’s For
This series is designed for aspiring PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors (CTRI®), current and prospective volunteers, and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of horses and therapeutic riding.
Training Session Schedule
Attend the full series or select the sessions that fit your interests and schedule.
| Session | Date | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riding Positions | 9/12/26 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Teaching Techniques | 10/17/26 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Saddle and Helmet Fitting and Placement | 11/7/26 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Additional Tack and Equipment, Mounting and Dismounting | 12/5/26 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Anatomy and Soundness | 1/9/27 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Lesson Planning | 2/13/27 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Mock Teaching Session | 3/13/27 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Physical Disabilities | 4/10/27 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Mental Disabilities | 5/8/27 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Instructor Candidate Presentations on Disabilities | 6/12/27 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
| Mock Teaching Session | 7/10/27 | 3:30–5:00 PM | $25 |
Most sessions include both indoor, lecture-style teaching and outdoor, hands-on learning with the horses — please dress for both.
Additional sessions covering the horsemanship checklist, video recording, and a proctored exam study session will be scheduled individually in August/September, based on each candidate’s readiness to submit their application.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You’re welcome to attend the full 11-month series or choose individual sessions based on your interests.
No. This series is open to anyone interested in learning more about horses and therapeutic riding, regardless of experience level or certification goals.
Come dressed for both a classroom setting and hands-on work in and around the barn and arena — closed-toe shoes recommended for the barn/arena portions.
$25 per session.
This series is designed to support aspiring PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors (CTRI®), but it’s open to anyone interested in the topics, with or without certification plans.
Ready to Join a Training Session?
Whether you’re working toward certification or just curious about horses, there’s a spot for you at the next session. Sign up or reach out with questions.
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