Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End
Sagaponack, New York
The Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End (CTREE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at Topping Riding Club in Sagaponack, New York. It offers therapeutic riding lessons, equine assisted learning and school field trips for children and adults with cognitive, physical or emotional challenges. Its website says it is the only PATH Intl. premier accredited member center in Suffolk County.
- Therapeutic riding lessons
- Equine assisted learning (ground work, horse care, horse behavior)
- Private and semi-private equine assisted learning sessions
- Summer session
- School field trips
- Scholarships
- Children and adults
- People with autism or Asperger's
- People with ADD/ADHD
- People with cerebral palsy
- People with developmental delays or learning disabilities
- People with emotional disabilities
- Stroke survivors
- People with visual impairments
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, therapeutic riding lessons include basic riding skills, exercises, games, grooming and tacking. Equine assisted learning focuses on ground work, horse care and the study of horse behavior, and is offered as private or semi-private lessons.
Lessons last 30 minutes and run in 6 to 10 week sessions year round, with a separate summer session. CTREE also hosts educational field trips that introduce local school groups to horses.
Getting Started
Every rider applies, is evaluated, and is approved before being scheduled. The evaluation includes a tour of the facility and a short riding session, conducted by a PATH Intl. certified instructor and trained volunteers. Approved riders are scheduled for weekly lessons based on availability.
As listed, lessons cost $50 per 30-minute lesson, or $75 per lesson for riders enrolling only in the summer session. Scholarships are available, and families who need help with the cost can apply. Visits must be scheduled in advance and accompanied by a CTREE instructor or staff member; drop-ins are not permitted.
The Horses and Staff
The team includes Executive Director Cathleen Curran, Program Director Jill Carney, Director of Equine Care Shannon Bozzuto Chant and instructor Jessica Garcia. Carney, Chant and Garcia are listed as PATH Intl. Certified Registered Instructors; Chant has been with CTREE since 2009.
The herd includes Archie, a Cleveland Bay, and Noodles and Lucky, who came from Montauk. CTREE also recruits volunteers to work with riders and horses.
Location
CTREE's lessons take place at Topping Riding Club, 58 Daniel's Lane, Sagaponack, NY 11962, on the East End of Long Island. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 1148, Bridgehampton, NY 11932.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Submit CTREE's application forms, then attend an evaluation that includes a facility tour and a short riding session. Approved riders are scheduled for weekly lessons as space allows.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed, lessons are $50 per 30-minute lesson, or $75 per lesson for summer-session-only riders. Scholarships are available, and families who need help with the cost can apply.
When are lessons held?
Lessons run year round in 6 to 10 week sessions, plus a summer session.
How do I contact CTREE?
For program questions, email program@ctreeny.org or call (631) 779-2835. The office can be reached at (631) 488-0142 or info@ctreeny.org.
Location
Sagaponack, New York 11962
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.