General Riding Program
We have extended our General Riding Program through the year! Riders age 8 and above (including adults) qualify. The days / hours are: Tuesday – Saturday @ 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM.
Our Therapeutic Riding Program has commenced for young adults (age 13 and above) and adults with disabilities, veterans, service members and first responders. Contact TEAM-FPC Executive Director Curt Stacy for more information: cstacy@fpcnashville.org
Mission of T.E.A.M.
(Therapeutic Equine Assistance Method):
Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by serving them through a therapeutic horseback riding program in a caring, Christian atmosphere.
- TEAM Brochure for Veterans, Military Personnel, and First Responders
- TEAM Brochure for Individuals w/ Disabilities
Our Services:
Participants in our recreational therapeutic riding program (Adults and Youth beginning at at 13) learn horsemanship skills in a rider-focused setting with PATH International certified instructors, side walkers and horse leaders. Lessons are designed to meet the rider’s goals in a fun, inclusive setting. Beginners* as well as experienced riders are welcome.
*All interested beginners will undergo an extensive screening and risk-analysis to determine if a therapeutic riding program is a safe and suitable option.
T.E.A.M. Members:
- Participants (Riders) – Every participant is unique and brings their own special quality to the program.
- Volunteers – Special training is provided for our dedicated group of volunteers who come from all walks of life, age brackets and locations in the area to serve in the program.
- Instructors – All instructors must be certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH, Int’l).
- Parents and Caregivers – Open communication between parents/caregivers and instructors is expedited through data collection and semester progress reports.
Donate:
- Sponsor a Veteran
- Sponsor a Participant
- Sponsor a Horse
- General Financial Donations to cover program costs
Program Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Contact Information:
Curt Stacy
T.E.A.M. at First Presbyterian Church
4815 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 298-9583
recreation@fpcnashville.org
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