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Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 5pm

MARE Therapeutic Riding Center

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MARE Therapeutic Riding Center

MARE Riding Center is a non-profit organization offering therapeutic horseback riding lessons and activities for people with special needs and disbailities

01/28/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? 🤍

Volunteering at M.A.R.E. means being part of a supportive team, sharing time with incredible horses, and helping riders reach new milestones. Whether you’re leading, encouraging, or simply showing up with a willing heart, your presence truly matters.

Interested in volunteering with us? We’d love to connect and share how you can get involved. Visit: www.mareridingcenter.com/volunteer-application

01/21/2026

Why Horses? 🐴🤍

Horses offer something truly unique in therapy. Their movement is rhythmic, consistent, and multi dimensional, making them powerful partners in physical, occupational, and speech therapy through Hippotherapy. In a single 30 minute session, a horse can provide an average of 3,000 sensorimotor inputs, helping riders work toward functional goals in a highly effective way.

Beyond movement, horses are incredibly attuned to emotions and behavior. In equine assisted programs, they naturally reflect what they sense, giving riders immediate feedback that supports awareness, connection, and meaningful emotional growth.

This is why horses are at the heart of the work we do at M.A.R.E.

01/16/2026

What is Hippotherapy at M.A.R.E.? 🐴🤍

At M.A.R.E., Hippotherapy is a special way licensed therapists partner with our horses to help riders work toward their individual therapy goals. While mounted, riders experience the horse’s natural, rhythmic movement, supporting balance, strength, coordination, and communication.

Each session at M.A.R.E. is thoughtfully designed around the rider’s unique needs, creating meaningful progress through the powerful connection between horse and rider.

01/12/2026

Have you checked out M.A.R.E.’s Barn Boutique yet? 🐴🛍️
From cozy apparel to everyday favorites, every purchase helps support our programs and the horses who make this work possible. It’s an easy way to show your M.A.R.E. pride while giving back to a mission that matters.
Visit the Barn Boutique at
www.mareridingcenter.com

01/08/2026

Now that’s horsepower 🐴💨

Fun fact: All of our horses and ponies come from a variety of backgrounds, including trail riding and competition. Each one is carefully selected and goes through a trial phase to ensure they’re well suited for therapeutic work and the diverse needs of our riders.

Our horses follow customized training, feeding, and care programs to support their well being and performance because happy, healthy horses make all the difference 🤍

01/05/2026

One of the best parts about events at M.A.R.E.?
A surprise horse appearance is often part of the fun 🐴🤍
Interested in hosting an event at M.A.R.E.? Email info@mareridingcenter.com

01/02/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at M.A.R.E. 🎉🐴
We’re grateful for the year behind us and excited for the growth, connection, and meaningful moments ahead.

12/29/2025

Sensory Trail Update 🌿🐴

We’re excited to see this space continue to come together, and it’s been encouraging to watch both horses and riders enjoy this wonderful environment as it takes shape.

The sensory trail is being thoughtfully developed with features that support balance, focus, confidence, and body awareness. Natural textures, gentle changes in terrain, visual elements, and a calm outdoor setting are coming together to create meaningful experiences that support our therapeutic goals.

With each improvement, we’re one step closer to completing this beautiful and supportive space for our riders and horses. We’re excited to see this vision continue to come to life at M.A.R.E. 🤍🐴

12/28/2025

As we reflect on this year and look ahead to what’s next, we’re reminded how M.A.R.E. began 35 years ago with one horse named Tana, a young man who needed hope, and a woman with a dream. From that small beginning grew a mission that continues to change lives through horses.

As we prepare to step into a new year, we invite 100 supporters to help carry this legacy forward by pledging $35/month for one year. Together, we can honor where M.A.R.E. started and ensure this important work continues for years to come. 🐴🤍

Learn more ➡️www.mareridingcenter.com/tanaslegacy

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at M.A.R.E. 🎄🐴
Wishing you a season filled with joy, laughter, and a little extra horse powered cheer.

12/22/2025

M.A.R.E. wouldn’t be what it is without the people 💙

From instructors and volunteers to families and supporters, it takes a whole community to make M.A.R.E. special. Every smile, helping hand, and moment of encouragement adds up to something truly meaningful.

We are so grateful for the people who show up, care deeply, and help create a welcoming space for riders, horses, and everyone who walks through our gates 🤍

Address

18200 Johnson Road
Bakersfield, CA
93314

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.mareridingcenter.com/

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