Chariot Riders Inc. is a registered non-profit organization accredited by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) that provides therapeutic horseback riding for physically and mentally challenged children and adults to improve the quality of their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being! Our Ocean County Facility is located in Manchester, NJ and the Monmouth County Facility is located in Farmingdale, NJ.
We service individuals as well as public and private schools, Girl Scouts and Ocean County 4-H. In addition to our lesson program, we also offer summer camps, in house and off premises horse shows, year round riding in an indoor arena, in house 4H club, and group trips and activities.
Group and individual lessons are available for able-bodied and disabled riders, Pre-K to Adult, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00am - 5:30pm, and Saturdays, between the hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Riding lessons are taught by NARHA certified staff using our specially trained horses. Riding students will be introduced to basic riding skills in a safe and secure environment. Lessons are offered year round. Lessons are booked individually based on rider ability and instructor availability.
If you would like to become part of our team, contact us at (732)
657-2710. We are always looking for volunteers (age 14 and up) to
come out and assist our special needs students, boost our fund raising,
or even help with buildings and grounds maintenance.
Join us at Chariot Riders for year round fun and learning!
What's New
NARHA Registered Instructor On-Site Workshop & Certification Once a year the Chariot Riders Equestrian Center for the Handicapped holds a National On-Site Workshop & Certification. Learn More
Chariot Riders Featured in Asbury Park Press Therapeutic horseback riding program offers chance for healing, improve well-being.Read More
A Day at the Barn What are your children doing on school holidays? Join us for fun and learning! Learn More
Classes for Children and Adults Without Special Needs Chariot Riders also offers programs for able-bodied riders. Learn More
Upcoming Events Visit our upcoming events section to see our 2008 activities including Spring Horse Shows!Learn More
Workshops and Programs For Instructors and College Students
National On-Site Workshop & Certification Once a year the Chariot Riders Equestrian Center for the Handicapped holds a National On-Site Workshop & Certification. Those interested can take both together or attend just the Workshop followed by the Certification within a two year period of the Workshop. Those wishing to become a NARHA Registered Certified Instructor should contact NARHA (NARHA.org) to complete Phase I of the certification. Those who have completed Phase I or wish to take the Workshop only can call Chariot Riders directly to register (732-657-2710). On-Site Workshops & Certifications are usually held in September. Download an information packet.
Certified Instructor Candidate Mentoring Program People interested in becoming a nationally certified instructor need to have 25 hours of instructing experience prior to attending an On-Site Certification. Chariot Riders can provide mentors to assist with this requirement. Please call the Chariot office for more details (732-657-2710).
College Accredited Internships & Volunteering for Credits Through affiliations with local colleges, students learn and volunteer with Chariot Riders for credits. Whether the course is in education, communication, marketing, or therapy, Chariot Riders offers valuable educational experiences. Learn More
