ARISE at the Farm

ARISE at the Farm is our accessible, inclusive interdisciplinary Independent Living Center located on a 77-acre working horse farm in Chittenango, NY. Focused on the needs and interests of individuals with disabilities in the Central New York region, ARISE at the Farm is open throughout the year and offers a variety of recreational activities and other services.

Recreation opportunities range from therapeutic horseback riding to school break programming, an accessible fishing pond and playground. All ARISE at the Farm programs are inclusive and welcome people of all abilities.

Our 77-acre grounds at ARISE at the Farm are open to the public when we are not offering programs. Our newly renovated offices are open during regular business hours year-round.

Contact Us

Laura Little
Manager
(315) 687-6727
llittle@ariseinc.org

All Applications must be renewed every year.

Click here for a 2025 Horseback Riding Application

Click here for a Farm Volunteer Application

ARISE at the Farm is a member of Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International® (PATH Intl.). The Farm is a PATH Intl. Center which is a thriving community of dedicated professionals who seek and promote credentialing, learning and mentoring to advance the practice of equine-assisted services.

Check out our programs and services below. Just click on the “Learn More” button.

Horseback Riding Lessons

Horseback riding lessons incorporate therapeutic & adaptive techniques. Learn more about lessons.

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Therapeutic Recreation

Therapeutic Recreation is the use of recreation or activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of an individual as a means to wellbeing.

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