About Us

Healing Horses was founded by Heather Petrillo, a PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Heather brings extensive experience with horses, including years of riding and showing, along with a strong clinical background in working with individuals with disabilities. Healing Horses was established to integrate therapeutic riding with evidence-based behavioral principles in a structured, goal-oriented setting. Services are designed to support physical, emotional, and behavioral development while prioritizing safety, consistency, and individualized programming. Therapeutic riding sessions are carefully planned to promote skill acquisition, confidence, and functional outcomes through the human-horse interaction. Horses are selected and trained for their temperament and responsiveness, allowing for meaningful engagement and measurable progress.