Therapeutic riding

Last updated November 14, 2026. Every listing links to its source.

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Governing bodies

• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International

  U.S. parent organization

  pathintl.org

Therapeutic riding by state

• Arkansas1
• California1
• Colorado3
• Florida1
• Illinois2
• Kansas1
• Louisiana1
• Maine1
• Maryland3
• Michigan2
• Mississippi1
• Montana3
• New Jersey6
• New York8
• Ohio1
• Oregon1
• Pennsylvania1
• South Carolina2
• Texas2
• Utah1
• Vermont1
• Virginia1
• Wyoming2

All Therapeutic riding programs

Arkansas

• Equestrian Zone

  Dardanelle

  Therapeutic riding

California

• Achieve Tahoe

  Alpine Meadows · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing

Colorado

• Adaptive Recreation for Childhood Health (ARCH)

  Aurora · Ages 8 to 18

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Therapeutic riding, Adaptive tennis & golf

• Harmony Acres Equestrian Center

  Fruita

  Therapeutic riding

• National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)

  Winter Park · Youth, teens and adults

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cycling, Para climbing

  Ski area

Florida

• Whispering Manes Therapeutic Riding Center

  Miami (Kendale Lakes) · Ages 5 and up

  Therapeutic riding

  Riding center

Illinois

• Horses Spirits Healing Inc.

  Huntley

  Therapeutic riding

• Giant City Stables LLC

  Makanda

  Therapeutic riding

Kansas

• Heartland Therapeutic Riding

  Overland Park · Children and adults

  Therapeutic riding

  Riding center

Louisiana

• BREC Adaptive Recreation

  Baton Rouge

  Multi-sport programs, Therapeutic riding

Maine

• Special Olympics Maine

  South Portland · Children and adults; Unified Schools pre-K through college

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

  Free

Maryland

• Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Inc. (MTR)

  Crownsville

  Therapeutic riding

• Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

  Street

  Therapeutic riding

• Promise Landing Farm, Inc.

  Upper Marlboro

  Therapeutic riding

Michigan

• Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

  Ann Arbor

  Therapeutic riding

• University of Michigan Adaptive Sports & Fitness

  Ann Arbor

  Wheelchair tennis, Wheelchair basketball, Para athletics, Therapeutic riding

Mississippi

• Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports (MGCBS)

  Gulfport · Ages 5 to 68

  Adaptive baseball & softball, Therapeutic riding, Outdoor adventure

  Free

Montana

• Eagle Mount Bozeman

  Bozeman · All ages; Big Sky Kids program for young people with cancer (ages 5-21 per third-party camp listing)

  Para alpine skiing, Therapeutic riding, Para swimming, Para climbing

  Ski area

• Special Olympics Montana

  Great Falls · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Moving Forward Adaptive Sports

  Montana

  Para ice hockey, Wheelchair basketball, Para alpine skiing, Para cycling

New Jersey

• Rocking Horse Rehab

  Basking Ridge · Serves children and young adults with special needs

  Therapeutic riding

• HorseSense Therapeutic Center

  Howell · Works with children and adults (autism, brain injuries, learning disabilities), at-risk youth and veterans with PTSD

  Therapeutic riding, Para equestrian

• Therapeutic Riding at Sunnyside Equestrian Center (SPUR)

  Lincroft

  Therapeutic riding

• Pony Power Therapies

  Mahwah · Ages 2.5 and up

  Therapeutic riding

• Special Strides

  Monroe

  Therapeutic riding

• Mane Stream

  Oldwick

  Therapeutic riding

New York

• Sky Riding LI

  Central Islip · Riders of all ages and abilities; children and adults

  Therapeutic riding

• Great Strides Long Island

  Dix Hills · Children and adults with special needs

  Therapeutic riding

• High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, Inc.

  Ghent

  Therapeutic riding, Multi-sport programs

• GallopNYC

  Howard Beach · Children, teens, adults, seniors (per Adaptive Rec Hub)

  Therapeutic riding

• Pal-O-Mine Equestrian

  Islandia · Children and adults with disabilities

  Therapeutic riding

• Penny Doerge Adaptive Academy at HSS

  New York · Ages 5 to 21

  Para alpine skiing, Multi-sport programs, Adaptive tennis & golf, Adaptive surfing

  Free

• HorseAbility

  Old Westbury · Children and adults with special needs

  Therapeutic riding, Multi-sport programs

• Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End (CTREE)

  Sagaponack · Children and adults with cognitive, physical and emotional challenges

  Therapeutic riding

Ohio

• Solid Rock Therapeutic Riding Center

  Ohio · Children and adults

  Therapeutic riding

Oregon

• Happy Trails Riding Center

  Oregon · Children and adults

  Therapeutic riding

Pennsylvania

• Southern Tier Alternative Therapies Inc. (STAT)

  Ligonier

  Therapeutic riding

South Carolina

• Bearcat Therapeutic Riding

  Greenwood · Ages 3 and up

  Therapeutic riding

  Riding center

• Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding (CATR)

  Johns Island · Wide range of ages; serves over 160 children and adults with disabilities each year

  Therapeutic riding

  Riding center

Texas

• Therapeutic Horsemanship of El Paso

  El Paso

  Therapeutic riding

• North Texas Equestrian Center

  Wylie · All ages

  Therapeutic riding

Utah

• National Ability Center

  Park City · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para climbing

Vermont

• EDD Adaptive Sports

  Williston · School-age and up; no one ages out

  Multi-sport programs, Adaptive baseball & softball, Para cycling, Sailing, paddling & water sports

Virginia

• Bridle Paths

  Leesburg

  Therapeutic riding

Wyoming

• Special Olympics Wyoming

  Casper · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• CHAPS Equine Assisted Services

  Sheridan

  Therapeutic riding

Questions people ask

What is therapeutic riding?

Horseback riding lessons adapted for riders with disabilities, often at PATH Intl. centers.

Who governs therapeutic riding?

Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (U.S. parent organization).

How do I find therapeutic riding near me?

Pick your state from the list on this page to see every therapeutic riding program we know of near you. The most listings are in New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Montana and Maryland. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.

Can kids play therapeutic riding?

Yes. 42 of the 46 therapeutic riding listings here say they serve kids or teens.

How much does therapeutic riding cost?

3 of the 46 listings say they are free. Many others charge a fee but offer scholarships, and grants can help pay for equipment. See the grants page for funding.