The Hanson Center's therapeutic horsemanship program specializes in serving persons with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs. The program offers beginning and intermediate English and Western riding lessons for children and adults, beginning at age four.
Lessons are offered year-round in six week sessions, Monday through Saturday. Lessons are conducted in the Center's heated indoor arena, "Marcia's Place."
Therapeutic riding is proven to have many benefits for people with disabilities. Some benefits of therapeutic riding include improved coordination and muscle tone, improved respiratory system, stretching of contracted muscles, and increased self-confidence.
Organization Address
15 W 431 59th Street (59th & Garfield)
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Name and Position of Contact Person
Nancy Becktel, Volunteer Coordinator; Backup Contact: Leah Doweidt
Phone Number
(630) 325-5330
Email Address
NBecktel@Raygraham.org; backup: LDoweidt@Raygraham.org
Website Address
Days/Hours Available for Service Learners
Various hours on Monday-Saturday.
Description of Service Learner Role
To help prepare horses for lessons and assist instructor with students during lessons.
Organization Requirements
Complete the application and include “Hanson Center Barn” on your application. Attend training session prior to start of volunteering.
Number of Placements Available
20
Contact Information
Career Services
Student Services Center (SSC), Room 3373
Regular Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Email: csc@cod.edu
Phone: (630) 942-2230
Fax: (630) 942-4596
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