The CENTER for Therapeutic & Educational Riding, Inc.
Townsend, Delaware
The CENTER for Therapeutic & Educational Riding is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit at C-Line Stables in Townsend, Delaware. It offers therapeutic riding for people with physical, cognitive or psychological challenges, along with farm-based programs for at-risk youth, seniors and adults.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Typical riding lessons
- At-risk youth / trauma-informed care program
- Seniors Active Living program
- Adult Day program
- Our Farm for Everyone (OFFE) farm program
- Camps
- Virtual field trips via Zoom
- Children and adults with physical disabilities
- Individuals with autism or Down syndrome
- People with cognitive or learning challenges
- People with emotional or developmental challenges
- At-risk youth
- Seniors
- Adult day and dementia care groups
- School, church and group home groups
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, therapeutic riding lessons are one-on-one, with group lessons offered when riders or parents want a social element. Up to three staff work with each rider, with help reduced as balance improves. Lessons focus on strength, flexibility, mobility and balance, and the site describes riding as a complement to physical, occupational or speech therapy.
The center lists an 8-week at-risk youth program run with neighboring public school districts and Delaware counseling services, a group Seniors Active Living program, and a 6-week Adult Day program with grooming, farm animals and gardening. Its Our Farm for Everyone program runs 4, 8 or 12 week sessions for up to six participants and includes options for children ages 1 to 8.
The Horses and Staff
The website names Pam Liverman as Director and Jaime Liverman as Volunteer Coordinator. It says certified instructors develop a program for each rider and trained volunteers assist at each lesson. The facility covers 83 acres with an indoor arena, outdoor sand ring, a lift system for mounting and an ADA-accessible bathroom.
Location
The CENTER operates at C-Line Stables, 3491 Harris Road, Townsend, DE 19734. It says it serves Delaware and surrounding areas.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up?
Call 302-492-7203 or use the contact form on the center's website. Registration forms are posted on its Forms page and Facebook page.
How much do lessons cost?
Call 302-492-7203 to ask about current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs.
Does the center offer hippotherapy?
Its website does not list hippotherapy. It describes therapeutic riding as a complement to physical, occupational or speech therapy rather than a replacement.
Are there camps?
Yes. The website announces 2026 camp dates and points families to its Facebook page for details and forms.
Location
Townsend, Delaware 19734
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.