Mission Statement
Opening Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center, a registered 501c(3), seeks to provide children and adults with  mental health challenges or physical disabilities with an enriched learning environment for personal growth in developmental capabilities and self-esteem through their success in therapeutic riding and horsemanship skills. We believe in the therapeutic value of animals in learning, especially for people with disabilities or mental health issues.

Our Philosophy
We believe in the healing power of the relationship between horse and human.
We believe that people learn best in an environment in which body and mind are connected.
We believe people can learn when engaged in kinesthetic, visual, and auditory modalities.
We believe youth and adults learn best in an experiential and nurturing environment.
We believe people learn best when engaged within community.
We believe all voices are valuable and can be learned from.

Our Values
We value and respect all sentient beings.
We are committed to offering opportunities for self learning and personal growth.
We believe it takes a herd (community) to raise a foal (child).
We value the time our staff and volunteers dedicates to embodying our mission statement.