The mission of Stardust Equestrian Center is to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities by promoting horsemanship and equestrian skills as a safe, fun method of recreation and therapy. Stardust works to develop confidence, positive self-image, and hope in participants through riding, horse care, and social interaction. In addition, Stardust supports parents, caregivers, family, and teachers by developing and striving for achievable goals to aid the participants’ everyday life as well as helping participants to reach their individual potential. We offer therapeutic riding lessons, some typical riding lessons, comet classes, and pony rides. Therapeutic riding lessons are for riders from 2 up who have been diagnosed with a physical, mental, or emotional disability. We focus on safety, horsemanship, and of course riding! Comet classes are designed to allow groups of 10-20 people come learn about horses and riding. Each rider will receive a short "mini-lesson" on stopping, walking, steering, and even trotting if they want. Our horse leaders stay with the riders to ensure their safety and fun. This is a great option for scouts and riders older than 6 years old (although we don't impose an age limit.) Pony rides are our newest offering! We offer hand-led pony rides for small to large groups on our wonderful therapy horses. Even though they are called pony rides, we have horses who participate, so even parents can have a chance to ride. We offer rides at our farm in Madison County, or can come to you!
