TR 4 Heart & Soul
Bismarck, North Dakota
TR 4 Heart & Soul is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit southeast of Bismarck, North Dakota, that offers adaptive therapeutic riding and other horse-based programs. Its stated mission is to improve the quality of life of people with physical, social and emotional disabilities, and people who are terminally ill. It serves both children and adults.
- Adaptive riding
- Equine-assisted learning, including a trauma-focused program
- Equine-facilitated psychotherapy with Northern Reins Counseling
- Life skills program
- Equine-assisted team building
- Camps and community events
- Dual-credit equine course with Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
- Equine program for cancer survivors (with Bismarck Cancer Center)
- Children and adults with disabilities
- People with learning, speech and behavioral challenges
- People dealing with grief or in addiction recovery
- People who are terminally ill
- Cancer survivors and a guest
- Veterans
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, TR 4 Heart & Soul works to improve the lives of people with disabilities "through the heart and soul of a horse." The Oakland family founded the program, and Katie Oakland is the executive director. Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative reports that the nonprofit launched in June 2016 with two horses and four teen participants. The same report says riders include children and adults with behavioral or health challenges, people dealing with grief, addiction recovery or terminal illness, and veterans.
The program's website lists adaptive riding, equine-assisted learning (including a trauma-focused program), life skills, team building, camps and community events. It also lists equine-facilitated psychotherapy offered with Northern Reins Counseling.
The Horses and Staff
The cooperative's report says the herd numbers 15 horses, many from rodeo or trail-riding backgrounds or recovering from injuries. The website names Mardi Jo Beard as an instructor alongside the Oakland family. The center works with the equine studies program at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, where students gain hands-on experience while working toward certification as therapeutic riding instructors, and a new trailer lets the program bring horses to more communities, including Stanley.
Equine Program for Cancer Survivors
Bismarck Cancer Center runs an equine program at the TR 4 Heart and Soul riding arena for cancer survivors and one guest. The cancer center lists the classes as free. Participants must be at least 4 years old and weigh under 210 pounds, and helmets are provided and required. To register, call Bismarck Cancer Center at 701-222-6100 or contact TR 4 Heart & Soul.
Volunteering
The center's website says volunteers are at the barn every day. People interested in helping can reach the center by phone or through its website.
Location
TR 4 Heart & Soul is at 8023 93rd St SE, Bismarck, ND 58504, in the countryside southeast of the city. Sessions are by appointment.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up?
Call TR 4 Heart & Soul at 701-490-9406 or contact it through its website to ask about openings, appointments and current rates. Our guide on how to choose a center lists questions to ask.
Is there a program for cancer survivors?
Yes. Bismarck Cancer Center offers a free equine program at the TR 4 Heart and Soul arena for cancer survivors and a guest, age 4 and up and under 210 pounds. Call the cancer center at 701-222-6100 to register.
Is TR 4 Heart & Soul a nonprofit?
Yes. Its website describes it as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, and IRS records show it received tax-exempt status in 2016.
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota 58504
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.