Whitewater Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Association
Salmon, Idaho
Whitewater Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Association (WTRRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Salmon, Idaho, founded in 1994. It offers therapeutic riding and other horse programs for people with physical, cognitive, educational or emotional disabilities, veterans, older adults and youth.
- Therapeutic riding and horsemanship
- Hoof Beats of Honor veterans program
- Developmental riding for adults
- Equine 4-H club
- Miniature horse visits to senior homes
- Youth-at-risk horsemanship classes
- Covered arena for community use
- Children (age 4 and up) and adults with special needs
- Adults with developmental disabilities
- Veterans and their families
- Older adults
- At-risk youth
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, WTRRA was founded in 1994 by Kerri Ellis and Joyce Scott. The site says therapeutic riding is taught by a PATH Intl. certified instructor, with volunteers helping in lessons. It lists riders with neurological diagnoses, PTSD, anxiety disorders, stroke, ADHD and autism, with a doctor's clearance required.
The Hoof Beats of Honor program gives veterans four options: volunteering, groundwork with horses, riding lessons (no prior experience needed), and family activities. The site says the program has received grants from PATH Intl. Equine Services for Heroes and Idaho Services for Veterans. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
Community Programs and Facilities
WTRRA also runs developmental riding for adults, an equine 4-H club, miniature horse visits to nursing and assisted living homes, and horsemanship classes for youth referred by families, schools or agencies. Lessons take place in a 100 by 200 foot Titan Cover All arena, and the site also describes a round loping arena and a trail and obstacle course that are open to the Lemhi County public.
Location
Visit Salmon Valley lists the WTRRA facility at 1319 Cemetery Street, Salmon, Idaho 83467. The mailing address is 516 Main Street #172, Salmon, ID 83467. The website says its arena additions benefit the Lemhi County public as well as WTRRA programs.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up?
The website asks all participants to complete and send in its Participant Form. Some programs also require a doctor's clearance.
What ages does WTRRA serve?
The website says its instructors teach horsemanship to people with special needs from age 4 and up. Other programs serve adults, veterans and older adults.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (208) 469-0617 or email whitewatertherapeutic@gmail.com to ask.
Location
Salmon, Idaho 83467
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.