Gannon University: Gannon education course travels to Hope on Horseback Therapeutic Riding Center

In the Gannon School of Education, Dr. Merritt’s SPED 245 special education course took classes outside to Hope on Horseback Therapeutic Riding Center for an in-the-field experience enhancing the classroom experience.

Hope on Horseback, formerly known as TREC, began in 1981 as an equine-assisted therapeutic program for children and adults with physical or cognitive challenges.

Reaching out to additional populations in recent years, Hope on Horseback now offers horseback riding classes and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) programs for those who not only have physical or developmental issues but those who are dealing with challenges in many areas of daily life.