The Riding Therapy Center
Victoria, Texas
The Riding Therapy Center (The RTC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operated by Donum Dei Inc. on Love Road in Victoria, Texas. It offers therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabilities, special needs or mental illness, and runs a riding program for injured military veterans.
- Therapeutic riding
- Equine-assisted activities and therapies
- Lessons guided by a physical and/or speech therapist
- Equine Services for Heroes (veterans riding program)
- Children with disabilities or special needs
- Adults with disabilities or special needs
- People living with mental illness
- Military veterans injured in the line of duty
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, lessons are led by a PATH Intl. certified riding instructor with guidance from a physical and/or speech therapist, and each lesson is tailored to the rider's goals. The center says its aim is to support cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being through horsemanship, using specially trained therapy horses.
The center describes itself as the only PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center within 125 miles and says it serves more than seven counties. It reports operating for over 25 years, and IRS records show its tax exemption dates to 1997.
Program for Veterans
The RTC lists a program called Equine Services for Heroes that offers therapeutic riding to military veterans injured in the line of duty. The center says the program is meant to help veterans adjust physically and emotionally after service through time with horses and other veterans. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
Location
The center's physical address is 557 Love Road in Victoria, Texas, and its mailing address is P.O. Box 462, Nursery, TX 77976. The center says it serves Victoria and surrounding communities across more than seven counties.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Call (361) 578-8182 to ask about openings and intake.
How much do lessons cost?
Call the center at (361) 578-8182 to ask about current rates and any scholarship options.
Who teaches the lessons?
According to its website, lessons are led by a PATH Intl. certified riding instructor with guidance from a physical and/or speech therapist.
Is there a program for veterans?
Yes. The center lists Equine Services for Heroes, a therapeutic riding program for military veterans injured in the line of duty.
Location
Victoria, Texas 77904
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.