Where therapy horses and volunteers work together to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities.

RHWPA INC. is a therapeutic horseback riding program that has helped children and young adults with disabilities for more than 30 years. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and funded exclusively by donations, fundraising, and grants. We have over 100 riders (ranging in age from three years to young adult; maximum age 18) participating in 45-minute therapy sessions.

2024 season updates

check out our events page to see the things that happened recently.

Last day of riding will be monday, October 28th.

Part time barn help needed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Contact Wanda at 412-818-5825.

Classes cancelled today, Monday, 10/14 due to the cold temperatures.

When three weather apps predict 88*, 89* and 90*, humidity of 96%, and real feel of 96* --CLASSES ARE CANCELLED TODAY, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29.

Mother Nature apparently doesn't like Mondays. Other apps are saying 88* with a real feel of 95*. CLASSES ARE CANCELLED TODAY, MONDAY, AUGUST 26. THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES NEXT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 BECAUSE OF LABOR DAY.

VOLUNTEERS: With the return of many of our riders to school this week, we will be suspending ONLY the Monday 1:15 classes until the end of the program year. Mondays will begin with the 2:00 class. Thursdays will remain on the usual schedule.

With a real feel of 92 degrees, classes are cancelled today, Thursday, August, 15th.

Classes cancelled today, Monday, August 5th because of the extreme heat yet again.

The weather is not cooperating this year, classes cancelled today, Thursday, August 1st.

Yet another extreme heat day, classes cancelled today, Monday, July 29th.

Another extreme heat day, classes cancelled today, Monday, July 15th.

There will be NO lessons today, Monday, July 8th, because of the extreme heat.

There will be NO lessons on Thursday, July 4th, have a safe holiday and see you the following week.

Due to the extreme temperatures that are expected the week of June 16 to June 22, we have decided that for the safety of our riders, volunteers, and horses that classes on Monday the 17th and Thursday the 20th will be cancelled. If the weather changes please call the barn at 412-366-2220 for any updates.

Done and dusted! First day of the 2024 program is in the books. Thank you to all the riders (returning and new) and their parents who trusted us with their care; to our wonderful volunteers who showed up ready to go to work and care for our special kids; and to all our amazingly patient horses who tolerate unexpected events and seem to enjoy the kids as much as we do.