Rocking Horse Rehab offers Speech/Physical/Occupational and Mental Health therapies with our horses for children and adults with special needs.
Our services are open to public and to private/public schools for the disabled. Rocking Horse Rehab was established in September 2001 and was located at the Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange until our recent move to the beautiful Lord Stirling Stables in Basking Ridge, NJ which sits on 500+ acres of beautiful pastures and scenic trails. An indoor riding arena allows us to offer services year round and we look forward to enjoying the outdoor arenas and trails in the spring, summer and fall. Call today for more information!
10/09/2025
Now Hiring an Equine Program Assistant! 🐴
We are looking for a motivated individual with horse experience and strong leadership qualities. Program Assistant duties include grooming and general care of program horses, exercising the herd (including riding and lunging), leading horses for therapy sessions, and some administrative work.
Hours are part time during the week. We are located at The Stable at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ.
Do you have an interest in equine therapy? Are you looking for a friendly, rewarding work environment outside of a standard office?
At Rocking Horse our collaborative team uses equine movement to engage sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive systems. For example, the horse's movement engages muscles used for walking.
Occupational Therapy improves motor skills to help clients in their daily tasks. OT exercises help with coordination, range of motion, balance, problem solving, communication and more.
09/12/2025
How was your first full week of school??👍👎🤞
Consider adding horses to your child's weekly routine. Benefits of connecting with a horse include:
emotion regulation,
stress/anxiety management,
physical coordination,
focus and task completion,
JOY!
Last year, Rocking Horse Rehab hosted the A. Harry Moore school for Mental Health and Adaptive Riding sessions and we would LOVE to see YOUR school too!
Students participate in riding, horse education (grooming, equine anatomy), mental health, and equine crafts!! 🐴
One of the best things you can do to prep for school (one month away!) is support your child's Mental Health.
A horse shows how YOU are feeling using body language, Our LCSW guides conversations that focus on the horse, allowing children to participate in therapy.
Hand walking a horse can be as therapeutic as riding one! Walking with an equine partner induces rhythmic movements for the handler, resulting in relaxation and reduced stress.
Learn about unmounted activities like these that support YOUR Mental Health.
Rocking Horse is looking for a PATH Intl. Certified instructor for Saturdays!
In this role, you will work closely with children with special needs, utilizing various therapeutic techniques to promote their physical, emotional, and social development. Your contributions will be vital in helping our clients achieve their goals and improve their overall quality of life!
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Since 2001, Rocking Horse Rehab has offered equine assisted therapies within the Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange, NJ. Our programs include Hippotherapy with speech, physical and occupational therapists as well as traditional therapy in a therapeutic gym within our center. Equine facilitated mental health programs are offered with a licensed clinical social worker. Music, dance, and yoga programs are offered in combination with equine assisted therapies. Parent and professional wellness workshops and summer programs are custom designed to meet the needs of individuals and groups. Group equine experiential activities are available for schools, day programs, and any other organization wishing to come to the farm for a field trip or ongoing weekly services. Therapeutic riding is offered on an individual basis for children and adults of all ages.
Rocking Horse Rehab is open 6 days per week and operates all year long as we have a heated indoor Olympic size arena with a reception for parents and staff overlooking the arena.
Insurance is accepted for some services and we accept DDD funding.
Call us to schedule a visit or for more information about our programs.
