Riverwood provides quality, professional equine assisted activities for both children and adults with special needs.
Equine assisted activities help to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination and motor
development as well as emotional well being. Founded in 1995, Riverwood is a 501 (c)(3) charitable
corporation serving 90 individuals weekly. We are a NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped
Association) Premier Accredited center with three nationally certified instructors and a physical
therapist registered at the intermediate level with NARHA and AHA (American Hippotherapy Association).
Riverwood is located among 53 acres in Tobaccoville, NC and serves Forsyth, Yadkin, Stokes, Surry
and Davie Counties.
The Riverwood Barn was completed in 2002 and houses a 60’ by 120’ indoor arena for year round
activities. It also includes a classroom with observation window, an office, 5 horse stalls, feed
room and tack room.
Riverwood offers several programs:
Therapeutic Riding
offers goal directed activities including riding skills, exercises, games, stable
management and trail riding.
Equine Experiential
Learning actively engages the student in the horse/farm experience offering
discovery and experimentation in a safe environment. Students then reflect on their
experiences to increase knowledge, develop new skills and clarify values.
Hippotherapy is a one on one treatment session with a licensed physical, occupational
or speech therapist, focusing on individual therapy goals while incorporating the
horse in the therapy session.
Traditional Able-bodied lessons are offered at specific times throughout the year
for volunteers, siblings, parents and the community.