People & Animal Learning Services (PALS) / Riding Instructor in Bloomington, Indiana

PALS is a nonprofit therapeutic riding center located in Bloomington, IN. We provide therapeutic horseback riding & unmounted equine activities to people with disabilities, veterans, and at-risk youth. The therapeutic power of the horse can offer many physical, emotional and social benefits for a diverse population. As a PATH Intl. Premier-Accredited center, all programs are designed to be individualized and safe.

Clinical therapy can be hard. At PALS, programs are engaging & FUN, allowing our participants to experience a number of positive benefits such as: increases in self-confidence, improvements in balance, and improved motor skills. Since its beginning in 2000, PALS has provided over 12,000 therapeutic program and service hours, various educational programs, and camp opportunities designed to improve the lives of hundreds of children, adults, and seniors in the South Central Indiana community ages three and up. As the only organization in south central Indiana to have received a Premiere Accreditation distinction from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), and the only Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy program in Monroe County or the surrounding vicinity, PALS has been instrumental in providing the highest quality EAA/T for clients from 11 counties across the state.

Specialties

Confidence Building For Horse And Rider Adult Riding Lessons Beginner Riding Lessons for Adults Beginner to Advanced Riders Beginning Riders Welcome Certified Instructor Children's Riding Lessons Family Friendly Atmosphere Family-Friendly Rates Group Lessons Horse Boarding Horseback Riding Camps Private Lessons Reasonable Rates Riding Lessons Summer Day Camp Program Young Riders