Therapeutic Horseback Riding Services
Aboutus
Here at Agape, we teach riding and horsemanship skills to meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive goals of everyone we serve.
What we do
We strive to be a place where our participants and their families can take a deep breath and know they are in a place where they are loved and accepted for who they are. Through partnering with horses we are able to support each participant we serve on their journey towards being their best self, however that may look. You will experience joy and hope in a place that is calm amidst the chaos because of horses.
Our Vision
Agape is creating a haven for unbridled hope that promotes life-changing transformation through unconditional love and the wonderment of horses.
Our Mission
Agape cultivates physical, emotional, and cognitive growth for individuals in Central Indiana through unique and therapeutic experiences with horses.
Our Beginnings
Agape is a Greek word that means “unconditional love”. Cheryl Miller and her daughter Dawn were called to share unconditional love when they expanded their enjoyment of horses, and love for children, by developing a summer riding program for children with disabilities, using the therapeutic value of horses to transform lives. As a result of parents’ requests and therapists who witnessed the summer success, Cheryl and Dawn founded Agape in 1986, but they continued to dream of a year round program. That dream became a reality following Dawn’s tragic death in 1992. After seeking God’s guidance, a farm just north of Indianapolis in Cicero, Indiana was selected for the start of a therapeutic riding center. In March of 1994, Cheryl established a full-time program, serving individuals and schools throughout central Indiana. Agape remains committed to that original dream of helping people through horses and being a place of hope and healing.
Our History
Agape is a Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH). This means that Agape meets the highest industry standards when it comes to safety, qualified staff, and service excellence.
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Industry Recognition
Accreditation is a voluntary process that recognizes PATH Intl. Centers that have met established industry standards.
Operational Excellence
A center that meets the accreditation requirements based on the administrative, facility, program, and applicable special interest standards becomes a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center for a period of five years.
Instructional Excellence & Safety
Additionally, all Agape instructors are PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors (CTRI); some hold additional certifications and training from PATH and similar organizations. PATH CTRI’s must meet continuing education requirements and be up to date on CPR/AED/First Aid Certification as well.
Our Core Values: The Agape Way
We promise all we serve – horses and humans – to strive for excellence. This is “The Agape Way.”
Love
Serve
Grow
Lead
Enjoy
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