At Ride to Read, our mission is to make reading fun, joyful, and confidence-building, especially for students who struggle with it. Many reluctant readers avoid reading because it feels difficult or frustrating. We flip that experience by combining literacy development with the exciting challenge of horseback riding.

 

When students come to Ride to Read, they engage in riding sessions that naturally boost confidence. Horseback-riding is proven to improve coordination, balance, and timing, requiring both sides of the brain to work together. This “cross-lateral” movement enhances brain communication and supports overall cognitive growth, laying the groundwork for stronger reading and learning skills.

 

While riding, students participate in integrated literacy activities right in the arena. These exercises feel more like play than practice. After riding, students dismount and transition into focused reading and writing activities tied to their new interest: horses. This unique approach not only improves literacy skills but also helps students associate reading with joy, not frustration.

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Let us help your child rediscover the fun in reading while also falling in love with horses.