Rocking Horse Rehab offers Speech/Physical/Occupational and Mental Health therapies with our horses for children and adults with special needs.
Our services are open to public and to private/public schools for the disabled. Rocking Horse Rehab was established in September 2001 and was located at the Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange until our recent move to the beautiful Lord Stirling Stables in Basking Ridge, NJ which sits on 500+ acres of beautiful pastures and scenic trails. An indoor riding arena allows us to offer services year round and we look forward to enjoying the outdoor arenas and trails in the spring, summer and fall. Call today for more information!
01/08/2026
Meet our therapy horses - Bart! 💙
Bart is a 22 year old Quarter pony, who spends most of his time working with students in our Hippotherapy programs (OT, PT, and SP!). He’ll be celebrating his 3 year anniversary with us this spring! 🥳.
He’s also a wonderful partner for the Horse Education portion of our Equine School Group programs!
Dorito is our resident gentle giant. A Percheron cross- he takes the lead in our Adaptive Riding program. His patient demeanor allows clients to build confidence and improve their riding skills.
Keep a lookout for our next therapy horse post- featuring Bart the Hippotherapy Hero! 🦄
12/19/2025
Meet the newest member of the Rocking Horse Team- Patti!
Patti is a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and is currently accepting clients on Saturdays. She received an Equine Science Degree from Centenary University in 2022, is a Horse Powered Reading Facilitator, and is in the process of obtaining her PATH certification for Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.
From Patti - “I am not sure I know how to put into words the tremendous joy and fulfillment working in this industry has brought me. I have always loved and have been passionate about horses and helping people. This career allows me to do both and enables me to be my truest self. I am looking forward to meeting all of you!”
Interested in our Adaptive Riding program? Patti has a few more slots available - please reach out to madeline@rockinghorserehab.com to get started. What a great way to start the new year! 🐴
12/18/2025
Are you looking to make a difference in the New Year?
We are pleased to bring Adaptive Riding back to our Saturday schedule! Spots are filling fast - so if you are interested please reach out to madeline@rockinghorserehab.com!
10/27/2025
In case you missed it, the RHR herd dressed up as characters from The Wizard of Oz for Stalls, Sweets, & Treats at The Stable at Lord Stirling Park! 🎃🍭
10/09/2025
Now Hiring an Equine Program Assistant! 🐴
We are looking for a motivated individual with horse experience and strong leadership qualities. Program Assistant duties include grooming and general care of program horses, exercising the herd (including riding and lunging), leading horses for therapy sessions, and some administrative work.
Hours are part time during the week. We are located at The Stable at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ.
Do you have an interest in equine therapy? Are you looking for a friendly, rewarding work environment outside of a standard office?
At Rocking Horse our collaborative team uses equine movement to engage sensory, neuromotor, and cognitive systems. For example, the horse's movement engages muscles used for walking.
Occupational Therapy improves motor skills to help clients in their daily tasks. OT exercises help with coordination, range of motion, balance, problem solving, communication and more.
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Rocking Horse Rehab @ Lord Stirling Stables 256 South Maple Avenue Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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Since 2001, Rocking Horse Rehab has offered equine assisted therapies within the Essex Equestrian Center in West Orange, NJ. Our programs include Hippotherapy with speech, physical and occupational therapists as well as traditional therapy in a therapeutic gym within our center. Equine facilitated mental health programs are offered with a licensed clinical social worker. Music, dance, and yoga programs are offered in combination with equine assisted therapies. Parent and professional wellness workshops and summer programs are custom designed to meet the needs of individuals and groups. Group equine experiential activities are available for schools, day programs, and any other organization wishing to come to the farm for a field trip or ongoing weekly services. Therapeutic riding is offered on an individual basis for children and adults of all ages.
Rocking Horse Rehab is open 6 days per week and operates all year long as we have a heated indoor Olympic size arena with a reception for parents and staff overlooking the arena.
Insurance is accepted for some services and we accept DDD funding.
Call us to schedule a visit or for more information about our programs.
