Testimonials

Addison S. has been benefitting from therapeutic horse lessons since the beginning of 2022. Addison has mild Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and has been diagnosed with high functioning Autism. Hearts and Hooves Corral’s Therapeutic Adaptive Riding program has provided Addison with many new skills. His balance has improved as well as visual communication skills. His listening skills are improving weekly. His confidence was always a concern. Now he is more confident. When a child has skills that need to be improved, participation in Therapeutic horse lessons changes their world. It makes a difference in their life and their future. Addison lives in the Chattanooga area with two siblings, one has Phelen-McDermid Syndrome or 22q13 Deletion. We, Addison’s parents, are extremely thankful for the progress Hearts and Hooves Corral has made in his life.

I am writing to sing the praises of this unique therapy program here in Soddy Daisy Tennessee! Hearts and Hooves Corral!

As a parent of a young adult with special needs, the benefits are too long to list!
Our daughter, in just 5 months, with palpable fear at the first lesson, is now ‘posting’ and riding the horse with stand-by supervision. The trainer, Rachel, is so attuned to the horse and Izzy’s capacities, it’s magical! It’s all smiles when she rides! Her confidence soars..!

The core strength that’s now visible in our daughter is wonderful and supports her with day-to-day tasks. She is taught how to control the horse with her body and her voice as well as her own self-regulation.

The environment is very peaceful, loving, and friendly which makes it one of Izzy’s favorite places to be!
Cindy supports Izzy in basic work skills at the barn so she can be a part of the volunteer team and it’s wonderful!

Thank you all so much! I can’t wait to see how the progress unfolds in the future!

Excellent all-around experience. Every aspect of my experience was good starting from the beginning!