The Adaptive Riding Program at JSPH

🎉 One Year of Changing Lives 🎉

In the middle of lesson plans, horse care, Special Olympics practices, volunteer coordination, and celebrating the accomplishments of our incredible riders, we realized something important…

March 19, 2026 marked The Adaptive Riding Program’s first official year as a nonprofit organization.

What an amazing first year it has been.

What started as a dream to make horses accessible to individuals of all abilities has grown into a community filled with courage, compassion, determination, and hope. In just one year, we have had the privilege of watching riders gain confidence, find their voices, build strength, create meaningful connections, and achieve goals they once thought were out of reach.

We’ve celebrated milestones big and small, cheered on our athletes at Special Olympics, welcomed new families, expanded our programs, and continued working toward making adaptive horsemanship accessible to everyone who needs it.

None of this would have been possible without our incredible students, dedicated families, volunteers, donors, community partners, and the amazing horses who give so much of themselves every single day.

We may be a little late in celebrating, but our gratitude is endless. Thank you for believing in our mission and trusting us to walk alongside you on this journey.

Happy first anniversary to The Adaptive Riding Program! Here’s to all we’ve accomplished in year one and to the many lives we’ll continue to impact in the years ahead.

One year down. Countless lives touched. The best is still yet to come.

🎉 Happy 21st Birthday to our very own Kaitlyn! 🎉

Kaitlyn is not only one of our incredible instructors at The Adaptive Riding Program, but she is also a true blessing to our farm family. Her dedication, compassion, patience, and love for our riders, horses, and community make a difference every single day.

We are so grateful to have her as part of our team and family. Thank you for all that you do and for the positive impact you make on so many lives.

We hope your 21st birthday is filled with joy, laughter, unforgettable memories, and all the happiness you deserve.

Please join us in wishing Kaitlyn a very Happy Birthday! ❤️

✨ New Student Openings Available! ✨

The Adaptive Riding Program, Inc. is currently accepting new students for our adaptive horseback riding and adaptive horsemanship program!

Our individualized lessons are designed to help riders build:
🌟 Confidence
🌟 Balance & Coordination
🌟 Strength & Core Stability
🌟 Communication Skills
🌟 Independence
🌟 Emotional Well-Being

We welcome children and adults with physical, cognitive, developmental, emotional, and sensory challenges. Every lesson is tailored to the unique goals and abilities of each participant in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.

Private, individualized instruction
Step Up for Students PEP & Unique Abilities Approved Provider
Ages 4 through Adult

Interested in learning more?

Call or Text: 904-274-4200
Email: [email protected]

Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule an evaluation today and discover the life-changing benefits of adaptive horsemanship!

Helping make adaptive horseback riding and adaptive horsemanship accessible to all.

💙🐴 Thank You, Middleburg! 🐴💙

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to support The Adaptive Riding Program at Culver’s in Middleburg for our Share Night fundraiser!

Because of your support, we were not only able to raise enough funds to complete our much-needed adaptive mounting ramp, but we also had the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful members of our community.

Events like this remind us how blessed we are to live in such a caring and supportive area. We loved volunteering, sharing our mission, and meeting new families who are interested in learning more about our program and the impact of adaptive riding.

Our new ramp will help provide safer and more accessible access to horseback riding for individuals of all abilities, allowing even more participants to experience the physical, emotional, and therapeutic benefits of working with horses.

A special thank you to Culver’s of Middleburg for hosting us and giving local nonprofits the opportunity to make a difference.

Together, we are taking Another Step Forward. 💙

Thank you Uniquely You Northeast Florida for highlighting the incredible athletes that participated in Special Olympics Equestrian this year at Area Games. A few ARP athletes made it in the article!

Come eat dinner and support The Adaptive Riding Program at JSPH today from 4pm to 8pm at Culver's

Our incredible board members are working together to build the new ramp.

We are incredibly honored to see our athletes, horses, and team recognized for what has been an unforgettable 2026 season.

Clay County’s only Special Olympics equestrian team, proudly representing through The Adaptive Riding Program at J & S Performance Horses, brought home not just results but moments that matter. From Area Games to State Games, every ride reflected dedication, trust, and heart. 

Behind every medal is a story:
early mornings, long days, patient horses, committed coaches, volunteers, and athletes who show up ready to give their all every single time.

This program is about more than competition.
It’s about confidence built, barriers broken, and a community that believes in what’s possible.

We are beyond proud of our athletes, grateful for our horses, and thankful for every coach, volunteer, and family who makes this possible.

This is why we do what we do.

And we’re just getting started.

Clay County’s only Special Olympics equestrian team excels at 2026 Area and State Games - Clay Today MIDDLEBURG — The Adaptive Riding Program at J & S Performance Horses proudly represented Clay County and the Northeast Region at the 2026 Special Olympics Equestrian Area and State Games, …