H.O.P.E.
Therapeutic Riding Center
Where Horses Open Peoples Eyes
Empowering Lives
Dedicated to transforming lives through equine assisted activities, Hope Therapeutic Riding Center LLC provides a safe and nurturing environment where individuals of all abilities can experience the healing power of horses. Our mission is to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive growth while fostering independence and confidence with all participants..
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Meet The Teacher's
Jackie Iannacone
Owner
PATH Certified Instructor
My name is Jackie Iannacone. I am a Franklinville, NJ native and have dreamt since I was 15 years old to have an equine therapy program using horses to help in the incredible way of healing that they do. I am a wife, mother and love every part of my family. I started riding at a young age and began my career in 2001 in farm/barn management, breaking and training horses, 4h leader, barrel racing with WPRA and NBHA, Equine Therapy Director for a non profit with veterans, and earned my PATH Certification in 2019. During this time I was a high school teacher for over 10 years, while still chasing my dream on the side. In 2022 I made the decision to leave my teaching career and pursue Equine Therapy full time, which has opened a whole new world for me. I love what I do and feel blessed to have this opportunity to work with people of all ages and abilities in this industry. God has been so good giving me experiences in life that have all come together for this program. If you or someone you love could benefit from the helping hearts of horses we would love to be a part of that.
Chris Menold
PATH Certified Instructor
My name is Chris Menold.  My husband Ed and I live on a small farm in South Harrison Twp., NJ.  We’ve been married for 50 years and are the proud parents of two children as well as grandparents to five grandchildren.  We moved to this part of the county to be among the open farmland.  I wanted a place where I could continue working with my lifelong passion and love for horses.  This love of horses started when I was two and half years old when our neighbor introduced me to how much fun it was to ride and care for them.  Over the years I continued to ride and joined one of the county 4-H horse clubs, which taught me not only about horses but also responsibility and respect. When our children were in high school, I decided to pursue a career as a special education teacher.  For twenty-six years I enjoyed working with special needs students and found it very rewarding communicating and understanding their wants and needs. Outside the classroom I started working at a local farm that provided Equine Riding Instruction to people with disabilities. It was like a dream putting my two passions together. In 2012 I proudly earned my PATH International certification as a riding instructor and currently provide riding instruction for children and adults with special
Classes We Offer
P.A.T.H. Certified Equine Assisted Activities.
Through P.A.T.H. certified instructors Hope Therapeutic Riding Center LLC offers Equine assisted activities to meet physical, social and emotional needs of participants. With the helping hearts of our special therapy horses they make the impossible possible.
Private/Semi-Private Equine Assisted Activity Sessions
Equine Assisted Activities vary from client to client depending on their needs and abilities. Each new rider starts with a full evaluation and continues with monthly goal charts and achievements to track their progress. Equine Assisted Activities enables riders that may have different and specific physical, social and emotional needs to reach those goals through the assistance of our equine partners.
Equine Studies Home Schooling Program
Spring and Fall Home School Equine Studies Program.
Our 8-week course in the Spring and Fall dedicated to the hands-on education of our equine partners, their care and career opportunities.
We take up to 12 students per semester applicants can submit forms during open enrollment.
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Personal Training Sessions
These sessions are where you will learn the ins and outs of riding. Offering personal training sessions year-round for clients of any age and experience level. It’s a great opportunity for athletes to boost their performance, with measurable improvements during each session.
Group Sessions
Group sessions small or large, are sessions that can be anywhere from a health and wellness day to a team building day for your business, school or day program. Each session is tailored to your group's specific needs and goals.
Our Equine Partners
Winnie
Pennies for Starbucks, AKA Winnie, is our 2010Â AQHA registered mare. Standing at 15.2 she is one of the farm favorites for her loving ability to guide and teach even our most nervous of riders. Winnie has had many different life experiences including, trail riding expert, ranch sorting and barrel racing. Her favorite things in life are scratches and her hay bale.
Levi
Levi is our newest addition in 2024 and is a 2010 Paint gelding. Levi stands at 15.3 and is a love bug. He is always looking for a shoulder to lay his head on and will stand all day for brushing and scratches. Stay Tuned for how he grows with our program!
Zipper
Zipper is our 2000 AQHA retired western pleasure gelding. Standing at 15.1 hands Zipper came to us in the summer of 2023 and quickly grew to a farm favorite. He loves his individuals he see's every week and teaching our intermediate riders balance. Zipper is a chill guy with a lot of love to give and makes it his mission to do so daily.
Scarlett
Miss Darlin Scarlett, AKA Scarlett, is a 2001 Foundation Quarter horse mare. Standing at 14.3 she spent most of her career barrel racing and chasing some cows. Scarlett still competes at local NBHA shows but is moving in to more of a teacher roll for riders looking to learn the sport.
Squirt
Squirt is our 2010, 12.1 hand gelding pony. Squirt came from another therapy program in the fall of 2021 and has been an incredible addition. He is as safe as they come for our therapeutic riders and young independent riders beginning their riding careers.
Trixie
Trixie is our 2006, 10 hand mini pony mare. She has been on a long-term lease to us through good friends and is loving being a part of the program. Trixie both rides and drives and loves participating in our group sessions teaching participants how to handle the bigger horses. Don't let her size fool you she thinks she is the biggest horse in the field.
Price List
30 minute Private/
Semi-private EAAT
$45
Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies are provided by P.A.T.H. certified instructors. These sessions are tailored to the riders needs and abilities, weather physical, social or emotional EAAT is an excellent option to meet your goals and growth through the healing hooves of horses
Group Sessions
Prices Vary
Group sessions are set for both small and large groups. Prices Vary depending on the groups goals frequency and size of group.
Equine Studies Program
$275 Per student
Equine Studies programs are set for ages 6-18
Group A: Ages 6-11
Group B: Ages 12-17
Each week is packed with a curriculum that will promote a hands on learning experience for students interested in learning about our equine partners, their care and career options in the field.
Private Personal Training Sessions
$45/ $80
These sessions are private for either 30 minute or 50-minute sessions and are for any and all riders that are looking to start and advance their riding careers from beginners through competitions and shows.
"Whatever you are be a good one"
Abraham Lincoln
