Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center helps special needs children and adults, as well as at-risk children and teens, by providing horse-centered programs. Participants ride and care for horses, developing exceptionally rewarding relationships that benefit mind, body and spirit.
They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of individuals in the Upstate of South Carolina through the power of the horse. Located at Eden Farms in Marietta, SC, Happy Hooves operates year round.
Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center is one of only five PATH International (formerly NARHA) Premier Accredited Centers in South Carolina and the only one in the Upstate. As such, they adhere to strict industry standards, which allows them to serve the Upstate in a safe consistent manner. They offer therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with lessons tailored to suit the individuals’ needs. Lessons typically last around 30 minutes and can include grooming and saddling as well as riding.
