PRIMARY PROGRAMS
Therapeutic Riding
Challenge Unlimited uses horses, riding, and the environment of the working farm as educational and therapeutic tools to help people with disabilities. Licensed instructors design programs that encourage self-confidence and contribute to improved physical condition. Riding horses makes therapy an experience
that is both challenging and fun.
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Recreational Riding
At Ironstone Farm, recreational riding has
been a popular activity for people of all ages for more than 40 years. Participants learn “from the ground up” how to care for, communicate with and ride horses in a safe and encouraging environment. Small horse shows are held where the fun is stressed and the stress is
removed, helping riders build a solid foundation in a sport that can become a life-long pleasure.
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Medically Based Therapies
In 1998 Challenge Unlimited launched a subsidiary organization called Ironstone Therapy under which licensed physical and occupational therapists and speech/language pathologists provide services based on physician prescription. For more information and/or information packet click here.

Secondary Programs

Peanuts on Ponies
Peanuts on Ponies is a community playgroup. Children under seven work together with a parent or guardian in a group setting to participate in learning activities using real ponies.

Summer Camp
Summer Camp is offered from June through August in separate morning and afternoon sessions to children and teens of all abilities. Camp provides a variety of horse and farm-related activities in a wholesome environment that creates lasting friendships and a solid foundation in horsemanship.

Volunteer Program
Volunteering plays an important role in successful program delivery. More than 150 teens and adults give their time each week, year round. They assist therapists and instructors by grooming and handling horses or by walking beside riders who require support. No previous experience is needed. Weekly training workshops are offered. Volunteering combines great exercise
in a fun environment with the added “therapy” of helping others.

Instructor Apprentice Program
All of Challenge Unlimited’s instructors must be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture and complete the Instructor Apprentice Program at Ironstone Farm. The program teaches specifics of teaching horsemanship in the educational and therapeutic environment of Ironstone while educating students in the requirements of the state licensing program. Application for the Apprentice Program is open to anyone interested in pursuing a career in the equine industry or in therapeutic riding.

Horsemanship in Spanish
New Program starting Summer 2006. Details

Other Programs
Challenge Unlimited’s staff is always developing new and exciting programs, such as the
Corporate Enrichment Program, to meet the needs of a diverse population.

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