Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center provides a unique form of therapy that is both enjoyable and effective. Among other benefits, equine therapy can improve balance, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination.  And, it has proven to improve mental health and emotional well-being.

Horses have a natural gait that closely mimics human walking, making them a perfect choice for individuals with physical disabilities and injuries. Working with horses can help reduce a person’s anxiety, stress, and depression, while building a sense of responsibility, confidence, focus and self-esteem. It can be especially beneficial for those with mental illness, behavioral issues and learning disabilities.

Our sessions are tailored to the individual after a thorough evaluation and consultation. Specially trained and certified therapeutic riding instructors guide participants through a variety of mounted and un-mounted activities, obstacles and general horsemanship.

 

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Physical Address:  5300 County Road 279, Leander, TX 78641 (On the NW corner of Bagdad and San Gabriel in Leander, near Glenn High School)

Mailing Address: 651 N US Highway 183, Suite 335 #12, Leander, TX, 78641

Email: info@openmyworld.org


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Unfortunately we don’t have any positions available at the moment. But if you are interested in joining our organization in the future or would like to volunteer, you can reach out to us here: info@openmyworld.org.

 


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Open My World is raising funds to purchase a new property so we can continue to meet the needs of our clients, families, volunteers, staff, horses, and community.

If you’d like to help support our mission, please visit our Donate Now page!


You can visit the news story on KVUE to learn more about our efforts to save Open My World during our last move.


What is Therapeutic Riding?

This innovative approach enables many individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities to gain life skills and achieve goals that have not been attainable through traditional therapeutic modalities. Therapeutic riding is based on the beneficial movement of the horse. The three-dimensional, rhythmic motion of the horse stimulates and works the muscles of the rider and the experiential learning that takes place is globalized to the world around them.  READ MORE

 

 


10 Years of Opening the Worlds of Others: A Film by Todd Stephens

IBM’s Open My World Brand Video

 

Here’s one life that has been changed:

The first time Michael rode Patches on a bareback pad, he required 3 people just to hold him on. He was unable to bend his legs and he could only sit at a 90% angle forward. He was in some pain but would not allow his ride to end before he had made at least 3 loops around the barn.

That was almost four years ago.Now, Michael shows marked improvement in core strength, balance, coordination and so much more. He feels that therapy has dramatically changed his life. Not only has he begun walking with a walker, but he has also begun dating. He even earned his associates degree from a local college and is planning to continue his studies.

Please consider a monthly donation to support our scholarship program.  Together we can help clients like Michael succeed!


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Donate any amount to the Donna Roland Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps pay for therapy sessions for clients who need a little extra help.



 

 

 

 

 

 

Supported in part by:
Lago Vista Women's ClubHEB