Rideability Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

Rideability Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. We offer Equine Assisted Services & Learning to children & young adults with diverse abilities & veterans. international.

We work with neurodiverse and physically diverse students. RideAbility’s vision began when watching the power of a horse with a child unable to walk with cerebral palsy. He was given an opportunity to move freely and independently while on the back of a horse– an approach called Therapeutic Riding which is supported by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, P.A.T.H. Watching tha

t child’s physical and emotional connection with the horse, and the way the child’s treatment accelerated, we knew we had found our calling. Combining our passion for riding and teaching therapeutic riding to special needs individuals along with our life-long love of horses, RideAbility opened in Clover SC in 2012 . We bring the benefits of therapeutic riding to individuals with a wide range of disabilities to South Carolina. At RideAbility, we offer a wide variety of Equine Assisted Services designed to empower children and adults with diverse disabilities, as well as veterans, on their journey toward greater independence and fulfillment. Our mission is to promote physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being through transformative power of equine assisted services and learning. We provide therapeutic riding and equine assisted services and learning for children and young adults with autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, PTSD, anxiety, and various other diverse needs. Wendy Schonfeld the Director of RideAbility is a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Advanced Special Olympics Equestrian Coach and a Doctor of Chiropractic. These combined skills allow her to offer a unique perspective as well as absolute competency directing and teaching Therapeutic Horseback Riding at RideAbility.

06/01/2026

Because of you, we get to do what we do. I’m always emotional after big events. It makes me stop and express my feelings.

There are moments when we stop and look around RideAbility and realize that none of this happens because of one person. It happens because of a village. A family. A team of people who pour their hearts into our mission every single day.

To our volunteers, coaches, team leaders, and supporters—thank you.

Thank you for showing up on the hot days, the cold days, the rainy days, and the long days. Thank you for believing in our students and seeing their abilities before they see them in themselves. Thank you for walking beside them, encouraging them, celebrating their victories, and helping them through their challenges.

You are the steady hand on the lead rope, the reassuring smile before a rider enters the arena, the cheer from the sidelines, and the heart behind every success story.

What our students accomplish each week is remarkable, but they do not do it alone. Behind every rider is a team of people who love them, support them, and help them believe that anything is possible.

The truth is that RideAbility is not about horses, arenas, ribbons, or programs. It is about people. It is about connection. It is about a community that chooses to show up for one another and create a place where everyone belongs.

We feel incredibly blessed to walk this journey with you. The love, dedication, kindness, and commitment you bring to our program changes lives every single day.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being the hands, feet, and heart of RideAbility. We could not do this without you, and we are endlessly grateful that you choose to be part of this family.

We love and appreciate each and every one of you more than words can express. ❤️❤️❤️🐴🐴🐴

It’s a wrap! What an incredible weekend at the Special Olympics South Carolina Equestrian State Games. ❤️❤️❤️🐴🐴🐴“Let me ...
05/31/2026

It’s a wrap! What an incredible weekend at the Special Olympics South Carolina Equestrian State Games. ❤️❤️❤️🐴🐴🐴

“Let me be stronger than I was yesterday.Let me reach for my goals with courage and determination.Let me celebrate every step forward, And always be proud of my effort.”

Equitation was our final class of the weekend, and our athletes truly outdid themselves. Throughout the competition, they took the lessons they learned each day and applied them in the arena, growing as riders and equestrians with every ride. By the time they entered their equitation classes, they demonstrated the hard work, determination, and skills they had been building all weekend long.

Special Olympics is about so much more than ribbons and placements. It is about practice making progress. It is about being better than you were the day before. It is about working to your fullest potential, embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and celebrating growth in every attempt.

This weekend, we witnessed courage, perseverance, teamwork, sportsmanship, and heart. We watched athletes step outside their comfort zones, trust their equine partners, and achieve goals they once thought were impossible.

We could not be prouder of each and every athlete. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and willingness to keep learning and growing. You inspire us every day, and it is an honor to be part of your journey.

Congratulations to all of our athletes, coaches, volunteers, families, and horses who made this weekend such a success. We are proud beyond words. 🏅❤️🐴

Day 3 of the Special Olympics South Carolina Equestrian State Games was all about courage, teamwork, and achievement!Thi...
05/31/2026

Day 3 of the Special Olympics South Carolina Equestrian State Games was all about courage, teamwork, and achievement!

This morning, our athletes, coaches, and incredible equine partners took to the arena for their trail classes. Riders demonstrated amazing memorization skills as they remembered and navigated their courses, showed strong partnerships with their horses, and worked through each obstacle with determination and focus.

What many people see as a trail course is actually so much more. It requires planning, problem-solving, communication, confidence, and trust between horse and rider. Today, our athletes showed just how much they have learned through months of hard work and dedication.

We are incredibly proud of the courage and bravery our riders displayed as they stepped into the arena and gave it their all. The growth in confidence, self-esteem, and independence was evident in every ride. Whether they earned a ribbon, achieved a personal best, or simply faced a challenge with determination, every athlete was a champion today.❤️❤️❤️

Day three of our Special Olympics Equestrian state games and our athletes are getting ready for their trail class.
05/31/2026

Day three of our Special Olympics Equestrian state games and our athletes are getting ready for their trail class.

Day Two of the South Carolina Special Olympics Equestrian State Games is in the books!Our athletes started bright and ea...
05/31/2026

Day Two of the South Carolina Special Olympics Equestrian State Games is in the books!

Our athletes started bright and early this morning, preparing for divisioning and their first time riding in the arena at State Games this year. As expected, there were plenty of nerves, but with the encouragement, guidance, and unwavering support of their coaches, our riders stepped into the arena and showcased their hard work, determination, and incredible riding skills.

The afternoon brought pole pattern and barrel classes, and our athletes truly shined. They achieved personal goals, learned new skills, faced challenges, made mistakes, and grew from every experience. That’s what competition is all about—not perfection, but courage, growth, and learning along the way.

We are so proud of every athlete and coach. The way this team supports one another, lifts each other up, and stands together through every success and challenge is something truly special. The friendships, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display today were just as meaningful as the ribbons earned in the arena.

Tomorrow brings trail and equitation classes, and we are excited to see what our athletes accomplish next.

Rest up! We couldn’t be prouder of you all. ❤️❤️❤️🐴🐴🐴

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Opening Ceremony is always one of the most special parts of the Special Olympics State Games. The excitement, energy, an...
05/30/2026

Opening Ceremony is always one of the most special parts of the Special Olympics State Games. The excitement, energy, and anticipation of the weekend ahead fill the arena as athletes, families, coaches, and volunteers come together to celebrate what is possible.

We were so proud of Sydney for reciting the Athlete’s Oath and representing our team with confidence and grace. What an incredible honor and moment to remember! We are always so grateful to the York County mounted police who makes our opening ceremonies so special.

The evening was topped off with a fun-filled dance party that got everyone moving, laughing, and ready for competition. The smiles on our athletes’ and coaches faces said it all. Coach Katie did an amazing job interpreting the ceremony with ASL.

We were also thrilled to have Braden, our Team Cheer Captain, join us to cheer on his teammates. Even though he isn’t competing this weekend, his spirit, encouragement, and support remind us that being part of a team is about so much more than competing—it’s about friendship, sportsmanship, and lifting each other up. Thank you Special Olympics South Carolina, Kelly and Amanda for making this possible for our athletes. Thank you to Judge Carey for being such a wonderful part of this event with your huge heart.

Now the excitement begins! Good luck to all of our athletes as competition starts tomorrow. We are so proud of each and every one of you. Go Team!!!💙🐴🏅🎉

Coaches are getting their horses, all warmed up, making sure that they are ready for competition starting tomorrow for o...
05/29/2026

Coaches are getting their horses, all warmed up, making sure that they are ready for competition starting tomorrow for our athletes, at the South Carolina Equestrian State Games at the T Ed, Garrison Arena

05/29/2026

🎉 Let the weekend begin! 🎉

We have arrived at the T. Ed Garrison Arena for the South Carolina Special Olympics Equestrian State Games!

Our coaches are already hard at work warming up the horses and making sure everything is ready for our athletes. The excitement is building as we prepare for this evening’s Opening Ceremony and Dance Party, where athletes from across the state will come together to celebrate friendship, determination, and the joy of competition.

Tomorrow, the competition begins, and we couldn’t be more proud of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance our athletes have shown throughout the season. Now it’s time to shine!

Good luck to all of our riders, coaches, volunteers, families, and equine partners. We are ready for an incredible weekend of memories, teamwork, and success. 💙🐴🏅

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Stacy has done it again. She is creating educational tools for our students to learn and thrive, learning more about our...
05/28/2026

Stacy has done it again. She is creating educational tools for our students to learn and thrive, learning more about our horses and the equipment that we use each day. She is an artist and her heart is filled with so much joy and love for our mission. We love what she has created and what she continues to create for our students.

A heartfelt thank you to the River Hills Lions Club for your unwavering support of RideAbility over the years.Your gener...
05/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the River Hills Lions Club for your unwavering support of RideAbility over the years.

Your generosity has helped make our Tuition Assistance Program possible, ensuring that children and young adults with disabilities and neurodiversity can access the life-changing benefits of our therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning programs. Because of your support, families who may otherwise be unable to participate are given the opportunity to experience the joy, growth, confidence, and independence that our horses help inspire every day.

It truly takes a village to make our mission possible, and the River Hills Lions Club has been an important part of that village for many years. Your belief in what we do, your dedication to serving the community, and your commitment to helping others make a difference in the lives of so many families.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and friendship. Simply put, we could not do what we do without you.

Thank you for helping our students shine and for making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. ❤️❤️❤️🐴🐴🐴

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2551 Pats Road
Clover, SC
29710

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Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2pm

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