Providing horseback riding lessons and therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Lexington, NC
Providing horseback riding lessons and therapeutic programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Lexington, NC
Every program at Hoof & Paw blends riding, horsemanship, and hands-on farm activities to build real skills: social, physical, and emotional. Lessons are individualized to each rider’s goals and abilities, led by experienced instructors and supported by trained volunteers.
Individualized riding lessons at Hoof & Paw include grooming, horsemanship, and post-ride care, tailored to each student’s goals. Riders build balance, motor skills, and muscle strength in the saddle, while groundwork before and after each lesson builds confidence, focus, and independence.
Appointments are available Monday through Saturday; we’re closed on Sunday.
Hoof & Paw is the Special Olympics Northern Piedmont equestrian training site. Athletes with intellectual disabilities train in horsemanship and riding fundamentals with our instructors, and can qualify for the NC Championship in Raleigh.
This program fosters a sense of accomplishment, teamwork, and belonging alongside the technical skills of competitive riding.
Motor skills and muscle development through riding.
Concentration and self-reliance built lesson by lesson.
Working alongside instructors, volunteers, and peers.
A sense of accomplishment with every new skill.