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New Castle County Carousel Park & Equestrian Center offers therapeutic riding for individuals with special needs, City to Saddles, Veterans Horsemanship, Horses for Heroes, First Responders Wellness, Hope & Horses, pony parties, pony rides and more. It is intended to provide information about the programs, services, and activities of New Castle County Government and affiliate organizations. All comments, opinions, advice, statements or other information contained in any messages posted or transmitted by any third party are the responsibility of the author of that message and not of New Castle County Government. New Castle County Government will not be held responsible for the views of individuals connected or otherwise to the New Castle County Government page. New Castle County Government reserves the right to monitor and remove any content at any time for any reason at its sole, subjective discretion. Comments, discussion posts, wall posts, and any other user-posted content that is deemed inappropriate by New Castle County Government will be removed from the Page. Advertisements posted for anything not sanctioned by New Castle County Government will be deleted. New Castle County Government expects that users will not post materials that falls into the following categories, and will remove postings that are:
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10/31/2026

🐴 City to Saddles is offered through partnerships with community organizations serving urban youth ages 8–17. Participation is coordinated through these organizations rather than individual registration.

City to Saddles is a six-week program designed to introduce youth ages 8-17 to horses and horsemanship. Start with the fundamentals and continue building skills through groundwork and mounted experiences as you progress. No previous horse experience is needed to get started! $360 for the 6 week program. Financial assistance is available.

Call 302-995-7670 for program information and availability or learn more about City to Saddles at https://www.newcastlede.gov/3188/City-to-Saddles

10/29/2026

No horse experience? No problem.

Veterans Horsemanship starts from the ground up, introducing participants to grooming, horse care, leading, groundwork and communication. During the final week of this FREE 6-week program, participants bring their skills together during a graduation celebration that includes an optional mounted experience. No horse experience required

Call 302-995-7670 for program information and availability.

Learn more about Veterans Horsemanship: https://www.newcastlede.gov/3190/Veterans-Horsemanship-Program

10/28/2026

Pony Rides Are Continuing at Carousel Park!

We'll continue offering pony rides every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as long as the weather cooperates!

Ages: 2–8
$5 donation per ride, with 100% going directly to our TROT Fund.

We hope to see you and your little ones soon! 🐴💕

10/27/2026

We're looking for a Horsemanship Instructor at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center!

Are you passionate about horses and making a difference in your community? We're looking for an experienced and compassionate instructor to help lead our community outreach programs.

From working with veterans and first responders to introducing youth to horsemanship and supporting survivors of domestic abuse, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through horses.

Our instructor will work with small groups of up to six participants, with support from a dedicated team of volunteers.

This is a part-time, 1099 independent contractor position with a flexible schedule. At least one weekend day is required, with additional weekday opportunities available.

Interested in joining our team? Send your résumé and availability to [email protected].

10/27/2026

Looking for a therapeutic riding program at Carousel Park?

TROT gives riders ages 4 and up the opportunity to learn and grow through horseback riding. Each participant works individually with an instructor and therapy horse during 60-minute lessons throughout the six-week session. $360 for the 6 week program. Financial assistance is available.

Call 302-995-7670 for program information and availability.

Learn more about TROT: https://www.newcastlede.gov/429/Therapeutic-Riding-Program-TROT

10/26/2026

Every journey starts somewhere.

Hope & Horses gives participants the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of horsemanship while developing trust and a relationship with their equine partner at their own pace. The six-week program begins with groundwork before offering opportunities to progress into mounted riding. No horse experience required.

Cost: $360 per 6-week session

Financial Assistance: Available for those who qualify

Group Size: Limited to 6 participants

Progression: 101 Groundwork → 201 Beginner Mounted → Future Levels

Interested in learning more? Call 302-995-7670.

Learn more about Hope & Horses: https://www.newcastlede.gov/3191/Hope-Horses

10/24/2026

🐴 City to Saddles is offered through partnerships with community organizations serving urban youth ages 8–17. Participation is coordinated through these organizations rather than individual registration.

There’s a lot more to horsemanship than learning how to ride.

City to Saddles introduces youth ages 8-17 to everything from grooming and horse care to leading, groundwork and communication. Get hands-on experience in this 6-week program, while learning how patience, responsibility and teamwork all play a role in working with horses. Cost is $360 and Financial assistance is available. No horse experience required

Interested in learning more? Call 302-995-7670 or visit City to Saddles at https://www.newcastlede.gov/3188/City-to-Saddles

10/23/2026

🐴 City to Saddles is offered through partnerships with community organizations serving urban youth ages 8–17. Participation is coordinated through these organizations rather than individual registration.

If your organization is interested in partnering with us or sponsoring participants for our City to Saddles Program, please contact Carousel Park & Equestrian Center at 302-995-7670

City to Saddles gives youth the opportunity to learn the basics of horsemanship through hands-on experience. Participants will learn horse safety, grooming, handling, basic horse care and how horses communicate while building confidence, responsibility and teamwork along the way over the 6 week program. No horse experience required.

Learn more about City to Saddles: https://www.newcastlede.gov/3188/City-to-Saddles

10/22/2026

For those who spend their careers responding to others, this is an opportunity to try something different.

Working with horses requires calm, trust, communication and being present. Through the First Responders Wellness Program, participants learn fundamental horsemanship skills while building a connection with their equine partner over 6 weeks. Free or optional $10 donation to TROT. No horse experience required

Interested in learning more? Call 302-995-7670.

Learn more about the First Responders Wellness Program: https://www.newcastlede.gov/3189/First-Responders-Wellness-Program

10/20/2026

Every veteran has a story. Every connection can be a new beginning.

Veterans Horsemanship provides a supportive introduction to horses, horse care, groundwork, communication, and horsemanship. The 6-week program uses horse-human connection to foster trust, confidence, resilience, camaraderie, and personal growth. No horse experience required

Interested in learning more? Call 302-995-7670.

Learn more about Veterans Horsemanship: https://www.newcastlede.gov/3190/Veterans-Horsemanship-Program

Address

3700 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE
19808

Website

http://nccde.org/425/Carousel-Park-Equestrian-Center

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