Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program
"Success Through Equines & People"
Welcome
Established in 1986, the Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program (STEP) is a charitable, not-for-profit 501 (C)(3) organization, registered in NY State, that is dedicated to helping special needs individuals achieve a maximum degree of freedom, independence and mobility through tested and innovative methods of equine assisted therapy and medical rehabilitation. In addition STEP at NFEC is able to provide all abilities the opportunity for recreational riding and Humane education in a integrated community setting..
COVID-19
2022 UPDATE
We are continuing with our SAFETY PLAN WITH PROTOCOLS and are starting our winter session and accepting 2022 registrations as of 01/15/2022.
Everyone who is already registered from 2021 will be given the opportunity to return first preference and new particpants will be placed as able.
Don't delay as spots fill quickly.
lHOPE TO SEE YOU SOON! HAPPY NEW YEAR
Thank you
BE WELL BE SAFE
Kay & your STEP FAMILY & STAFF
WELCOME to STEP
2022
Coming this June
OUR NEW
PONY TALES
Reading readiness
program
&
Equine Sensory
Experience
ABOUT
STEP's dedicated core of Therapists
Instructors and Volunteers
collaborate to provide
equine assisted therapies and activities and run the day to day operation of STEP at New Forest Equestrian Centre.
TEAM STEP is a multidisciplinary
team of professionals and
volunteers who specifically assess and provide individualized
plans for each participant
utilizing specially selected
horses to achieve those goals
established and complete
our Mission within the Community of STEP Family & Friends!
Come join our TEAM!
Programs
Our equine assisted therapies and activities include
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Hippotherapy & Equine assisted Therapy
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Our exclusive “STEP-up” COMMUNITY LESSONS program
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Therapeutic riding Adaptive Riding
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Equine Experiential Learning
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Competition/Special Olympics
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STEP from the GROUND UP
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Community Educational Workshops
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Hearts Healing & Hooves on the ground Veterans program
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and so much more
Our Season runs from
January 5th through December 1.
News & Events
2020 Season has Begun!
KEEP CHECKING HERE & OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR NEW & EXCITING EVENTS & PROGRAMS.
34th year of service to Capital District
Special Needs People and our
Community of STEP Family &
Friends!
OPEN REGISTRATION begins January 15th and is ONGOING
&
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Get Involved
If you LOVE HORSES & are able to work with people of all abilities IN A “STABLE ” ENVIRONMENT, this may be the place for you!