Riley Equine Center- Therapeutic Riding Center

09/07/2026

APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN CONNECTIONS, A 12 WEEK PROGRAM ON RELATIONSHIP.

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09/07/2026

UPDATE: We are taking applications for the CONNECTIONS class through this Friday evening. If you are considering applying or if you have an application and haven't turned it in, please get that done by Friday.

09/03/2026

CONNECTIONS
A 12-Week Experiential Course in Relationship, Growth, and Horsemanship

Connections is a unique twelve week program centered on one powerful idea: relationships matter—and horses can teach us more about them than we might expect.a

Is this a horse training class? Yes.
Is it a course that will teach you about yourself? Yes.
Will you learn conflict management, negotiation, self-monitoring, emotional regulation, problem-solving, communication, and bonding? Yes.
Will it strengthen your confidence, cooperation, and teamwork skills? Absolutely.

How It Works
Each participant will be paired with an untrained horse and will work as part of a small team that includes a partner and an experienced horse handler. Over the course of eight weeks, your team will guide the horse through a series of progressive challenges and training exercises.

Each session includes:

- Live demonstrations
- Hands-on instruction and guided practice
- Dedicated training time with your horse and team
- Structured self-reflection and group discussion

All lessons are overseen by a professional horse trainer, a certified horse instructor, and a licensed psychologist—bringing together expertise in horsemanship, education, and personal development.

The Goal
By the end of the program, you will have helped develop a more manageable, better-trained horse—and gained a deeper understanding of yourself. Participants leave with practical life skills, stronger relationship awareness, and increased confidence.

Details

- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Cost: This particular introductory program will be a pilot program at no cost to the participant.
- Eligibility: Open to ages 14 and over. Only 5 participants will be chosen with 2 alternates in case someone cannot finish the course. Priority will be given to those who have certain challenges in their lives.
- Please contact Bonnie Riley for an application to participate. There may be an interview process.

Step into a learning experience unlike any other—where growth happens through connection, challenge, and partnership.

Connections — Where relationships begin, and transformation follows.

09/03/2026

Volunteer. Learn. Make a Difference.

Our Therapeutic Riding Program offers college students hands-on experience working with individuals facing physical, mental, and emotional challenges, alongside licensed professionals.

You won’t just observe—you’ll participate. Volunteers and interns gain real-world skills under a licensed psychologist and physical therapist, with experience that supports careers in healthcare, psychology, education, and more.

Horses play a key role in healing, helping participants build strength, confidence, and resilience. As a volunteer, you’ll witness and contribute to these transformations.

Whether exploring a career or giving back, this is more than volunteering—it’s an experience that stays with you.

Join us. Grow your skills. Change lives.

09/02/2026

Needing help badly today!!!! Is anybody free at 4:15? We have fans, it's not too bad. Come on out if you want to help us out of a pinch!!

08/13/2026

Uh oh!!! Small crisis!!! REC's refrigerator died this afternoon!! Bad timing. I see nothing close on Marketplace. Does anyone have a used refrigerator for sale, not too expensive and close to Boonville?

08/09/2026

REC supporting Westside Shop With A Hero Golf Tournament to raise money for kids to go Christmas shopping with members of the Laurie Police Department. Such a good cause for these generous people!!

07/28/2026

VOLUNTEER, LEARN, MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!
Riley Equine Center offers folks hands on experience working with individuals facing physical, mental, and emotional challenges alongside licensed professionals. You won't just observe, you'll participate!! Volunteers and interns gain real-world skills under a licensed psychologist and physical therapist, with experience that supports careers in health care, psychology, education, and more. Horses play a key role in healing, helping participants build strength, confidence, and resilience. As a volunteer, you'll witness and contribute to these transformations. Whether exploring a career or giving back, this is more than volunteering--it's an experience that stays with you. Join us! Grow your skills. Change lives!!

07/22/2026