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.

2025 season updates

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

It's almost here! RHWPA's annual volunteer orientation will be held Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 AM in our arena at Parkview Stables (9950 Grubbs Road, Wexford). Come dressed for the weather -- whatever it may be that day.

Orientation is open for all new AND returning volunteers! Bring your friends who may be looking for new opportunities to give back to the community. The only requirements are that they be at least 14 years of age (14-18 you will require parental signature on the necessary forms) and the ability to walk 35-45 minutes in uneven footing. No horse experience necessary!

Can't make it on May 3rd? No problem! Any interested volunteer can come at any time on any program day and ask for Carol, Toots or Ray. We'll get you started!

the first days of riding will be May 15th, Thursdays 3:30-8:45 and Mondays 1:15-8:30.

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY, SPIN YOUR WHEELS!

Jennifer Evashavik SPIN YOUR WHEELS

Here we gooooooo!!!

Registration is officially OPEN!

Please read this post for some important registration tips…

1. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we can only accept your payment thru PayPal on our registration website (CC’s charge ridiculous fees). Don’t click on the credit card icons, it won’t work.

2. If you don’t have PayPal, I am happy to register you myself. Just send me a message! I’ll let you know what info I’ll need from you. You can then pay by cash or check (written out to RHWPA) and give (or mail) to me.

3. We are offering TWO color options for your complimentary shirts/tanktops this year! Military green and a bright pink. Thank you, Howard Loevner for donating our shirts again!

4. You can register up until event day, but we can only guarantee your shirt color and size if you register by March 19.

5. Please note some class changes and additions to our lineup! Its going to be great!

6. Click the link to register today! spinyourwheels2020.eventsmart.com

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Sponsor posts are coming soon!

We can’t wait to see you all there on April 26 at Lauri Ann West Community Center!

Please join us on April 26, 2025 from 9am-2pm, for the 10th Spin Your Wheels fundraiser at the Lauri Ann West Community Center located at 1220 Powers Run Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15238!

Spin Your Wheels is a family friendly, accessible, inclusive, fitness-based event benefitting Riding for the Handicapped of Western PA. This year, we will be offering Spin Classes and a variety of Group Fitness Classes in this large venue – taking advantage of both indoor and outdoor spaces! In addition to our workouts, we will have our legendary basket raffle, complimentary food and drinks, a Wellness Retreat and much more!

We also offer complimentary childcare so you can exercise and spend time at our Wellness Retreat without worry 😊