About Us
Our Mission
The mission of High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center is to engage the power of the horse-human connection to
provide physical, emotional and spiritual well-being to those of all abilities
The Facility
High & Mighty is located on over 60 acres in Ghent, New York, in Columbia County. Our facility is home to a welcoming community of horses and people in a peaceful, supportive setting.
Our 66’ x 120’ indoor arena, built in 2012, features excellent footing and heated viewing rooms. We also have an outdoor ring, a round pen, spacious pastures with run-in sheds, and specialized paddocks for horses needing limited grass. Miles of trails—including interactive sensory elements—enhance our programs and participant experiences.
Our History
High & Mighty was founded in the 1960s by Kenneth and Evelyn Harris as a Hackney Pony breeding farm, earning national recognition for the quality of the ponies they bred and raised.
In 2009, the Corsun family assumed ownership of the farm and, in 2013, established High & Mighty as a nonprofit therapeutic riding and driving center serving children and adults of all abilities.
In 2019, High & Mighty was designated a PATH International Premier Accredited Center—the highest level of accreditation in the field. We proudly follow PATH International standards and guidelines to ensure safe, high-quality, and impactful experiences for every participant.
We Provide
Unique adaptive equine-assisted services to people of all abilities.
Our sensory trail offers interactive experiences for participants, featuring games, puzzles, and hand-crafted elements permanently installed along the trail. Many of these pieces are created by High & Mighty participants and volunteers, adding a meaningful, community-driven touch to each experience.
Participants engage with horses through a wide range of programs designed to meet individual goals and interests. These offerings include adaptive Riding and Driving lessons, as well as Unmounted and Barn programs focused on horsemanship and life skills, Special Programs for targeted populations, and immersive Summer Programs that foster confidence, connection, and growth.
“Creating an atmosphere for this dynamic journey is most important. The participants need to feel safe and comfortable. Clear expectations for behavior are required. The learning goals and objectives must be specific and attainable. We value and nurture our team effort that makes for exciting outcomes. We believe in dreams.” – Laura R. Corsun
Founder; Laura R. Corsun
Laura combined her experience as an elementary educator, dance performer and choreographer, and horse professional to create a unique and thoughtful program for children and adults with a wide range of needs. From the beginning, her vision was rooted in the belief that teaching is a gift—one that embraces process, growth, challenge, joy, and change.
Laura remains actively involved in High & Mighty today, continuing to guide the program with care, creativity, and deep respect for both people and horses. She views the work as a shared journey for participants, horses, volunteers, and instructors, and her commitment continues to shape the welcoming, supportive culture at the heart of High & Mighty.
