Baraboo River Equine-Assisted Therapies, Inc. -BREATHE

Baraboo River Equine-Assisted Therapies, Inc. -BREATHE The mission of Baraboo River Equine-Assisted Therapies, Inc. BREATHE will operate as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

We provide adaptive therapeutic riding and horsemanship lessons to children and adults with special needs, while supporting the physical, mental, and emotional health of each individual in their interaction with horses and staff. (BREATHE) will be to provide equine-assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with special needs. People with a wide spectrum of disabilities, ranging from

spinal injuries to autism, have benefited from equine assisted activities and therapy (EAAT). Using EAAT, therapy patients have improved both physically and psychologically (e.g., demonstrating increased attention, motivation, and communication skills). Equine assisted therapies have gained recognition internationally as an effective treatment strategy for a number of different clinet groups. EAAT offered will include:
-Horsemanship, riding lessons, and hippotherapy.
-Equine-facilitated learning and mental health, which uses the horse as a partner in cognitive and behavioral therapy.
-Ground work and stable management. Individuals unable or unwilling to ride can still benefit from the equine experience.
-PATH International Equine Services for Heroes, which uses a variety of EAAT disciplines specifically to help war veterans and military perseonnel. EAAT helps people from all backgrounds and all walks of life in a variety of ways, including increasing strength and flexibility, improving motor skills, promoting speech and cognitive reasoning, and building relationships and social skills. BREATHE is working hard in 2016 to establish funding, secure equipment, and train staff. If things go as planned, we will begin offering services in Baraboo during the Spring of 2017.

09/03/2026
Thank you for having me for the parade of breeds (12 different ones) and letting me speak about our program. It was a wo...
08/15/2026

Thank you for having me for the parade of breeds (12 different ones) and letting me speak about our program. It was a wonderful show, the kids did a great job and the food was delicious!

We are celebrating International Youth Day by helping our youth grow and develop one ride at a time. How will you be cel...
08/12/2026

We are celebrating International Youth Day by helping our youth grow and develop one ride at a time. How will you be celebrating?
If you would like to be a part of our program please visit our website or give us a call. 608-504-2299
https://barabooriverequineassistedtherapies.org/


We welcome Sluggo and Zoey to our herd! There are no words to describe how grateful we are to Christine from TN for this...
08/06/2026

We welcome Sluggo and Zoey to our herd! There are no words to describe how grateful we are to Christine from TN for this very generous donation . We love them so much already! What a wonderful addition to our program💕🤗 A special thank you to Range Equine Transport for your friendly compassionate service in getting them here safely.

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07/27/2026

Yes! This 💯

When we’re matching horses and riders, it’s not just about personality or coat color.

How a horse is built 𝗮𝗻𝗱 how they move can make a HUGE difference in setting our students up for success. Without careful consideration, we may inadvertently be adding in layers of challenge the student may not be ready for yet.

Here are some common ways horse build and movement might impact the rider:

🔲 A rider with lower body spasticity or limited range of motion in their pelvis might feel more comfortable on a narrow-built horse.

🔳 Someone with sensory avoidance might need a horse with a smoother gait while someone who is sensory seeking may settle and relax with a more trappy gait.

🔲 A rider that tends to get anxious may do better on a horse that is built/feels uphill vs. downhill.

🔳A student who struggles with balance or gravitational insecurity may do well on a horse with and average to wide build in relation to the rider's pelvis and might give them the feeling of a more solid base.

🔲Students with hypertonia may see a decrease in tone while riding if paired with a smoother moving horse while students with hypotonia may see an increase in tone if paired with a more trappy/choppy moving horse (beware that increasing tone may cause them to fatigue more quickly!).

🔳A horse that is narrow in relation to the student's pelvis may give that rider a sense of insecurity or instability (think about sitting on a fence rail).

Be mindful of matching horse and rider based only off which one the student wants, who your favorite horse is, or who the "steady-Eddy" of the program is. Think about all the other factors that come into play, and how they might impact a good or- not so good horse/rider pairing.

Ever wonder what a typical morning looks like at BREATHE? 🐎 From grooming our therapy partners, to preparing for a stude...
07/26/2026

Ever wonder what a typical morning looks like at BREATHE? 🐎

From grooming our therapy partners, to preparing for a student's first ride of the day, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. You don't need horse experience to make a difference—just a heart for helping others.

We're looking for more friendly faces to join our team! Click the link https://barabooriverequineassistedtherapies.org/volunteer-with-us to see how you can help us provide a sense of purpose and happiness to children and adults with special needs.

We are excited to share an important improvement to our outdoor mounting ramp area. THANK YOU to one of our volunteers, ...
07/19/2026

We are excited to share an important improvement to our outdoor mounting ramp area. THANK YOU to one of our volunteers, Bucky Voltz for donating the money for supplies, and to an anonymous donor for donating his labor to complete this project. Safety is always our top priority, and this upgrade will provide a more secure environment for our participants and our therapy partners.
If you would like to become a volunteer at BREATHE or help support our mission by donating, please visit our website: https://barabooriverequineassistedtherapies.org/

FREE fertilizer, you pick up. Message me to arrange pickup.
03/29/2026

FREE fertilizer, you pick up. Message me to arrange pickup.

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E11230 Moon Road
Baraboo, WI
53913

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+16085042299

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