Sky Ranch is to serve the disabled population as a test bed of the most innovative adaptive equipment for all types of working, living and recreational activities. Sky Ranch is an educational forum for disability issues. Our stable is located in Indian Springs, Alabama, just south of Birmingham. Riding is supervised, and includes the use of side walkers and back riders as necessary to ensure safety.
Sessions are available for all ages from small children to adults.
Many of our riders suffer from Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Down's Syndrome, and other muscular and neurological disorders. Special Equestrians, Inc. was created to offer therapeutic horseback riding to the physically, emotionally or mentally challenged. Open Waters is a program designed to expand the sport and industry of scuba diving to people with disabilities. The project provides information about scuba diving to people with disabilities, and assist certifying agencies, scuba instructors, equipment manufacturers, retailers, dive tour operators and others in the scuba industry to respond to the recreational goals of people with disabilities. The benefits of scuba diving for people with disabilities include developing recreational opportunities, improving physical fitness, expanding employment possibilities, and becoming aware of the importance of a healthy underwater environment.