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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong></h3>
<strong>How do I become a rider at Free Rein?</strong>
To get into the program at Free Rein, your doctor will need to fill out forms so that you can do an intake assessment to see how best Free Rein can help, rider packet will then be completed and then you will be put on the schedule for the following session.

<strong>How old do you have to be to volunteer?</strong>
To volunteer in lessons, you must be 14 years or older, to volunteer in the barn, 9 years old with a parent present.

<strong>How do I donate, and does Free Rein accept items as well as cash?</strong>
DONATE here, Free Rein also accepts gently used, good condition tack and horse equipment, see our WHISH LIST here.

<strong>Do you accept donated horses?</strong>
Free Rein does not accept donated horses, operating on a summer camp’s property, we have to leave for 3-4 months in the summer and do not have a place to take horses during that time, if we have a need for a new program horse, we lease them for 8-9 months out of the year – horses must go through a thorough screening and training program to be considered for a program horse.

<strong>Is Free Rein an accredited program?</strong>
Yes, Free Rein is a PATH Int’l Member Center and follows all standards set forth by PATH. All instructors are certified through PATH as Therapeutic Riding Instructors.

<strong>Can I come and visit?</strong>
During Free Rein’s operational months, yes, please call and set up a time to have a tour of the facility and meet the team!

<strong>Where else can I keep up with Free Rein?</strong>
You can keep up with the happenings and daily fun on Facebook and Instagram @FreeReinCenter.

<strong>When are the sessions, and when does the next one start?</strong>
We have 2 main sessions, 8 weeks in the Spring – usually starting 2nd week in March, and 8 weeks in Fall – usually started the week after Labor Day in September.

<strong>Does Free Rein offer financial assistance?</strong>
Yes, we award financial aid based on household income.

<strong>How much do lessons cost?</strong>
$50 per hour lesson.

Who does Free Rein serve?
Free Rein serves individuals and groups in the Transylvania, Henderson and Buncombe Counties with mental, physical and cognitive disabilities.

<strong>Does Free Rein accept interns?</strong>
Yes, each year Free Rein has a few college and high school students working closely with our instructors on senior projects, thesis papers, class projects and internships.

<strong>Are there age or weight restrictions?</strong>
Yes, Free Rein will start working with kids as young as 3 years old, there is no cap on age. We have a 200 lbs. weight limit for our riding program.

<strong>How long are lessons and how often do participants ride?</strong>
During the 8 week sessions, lessons are one hour with approximately 30-40 minute ride time. If a student is in the riding program, they ride every week for the 8-week session.

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