Crossroads Center, Inc.
Liberal, Kansas
Crossroads Center, Inc. is a nonprofit therapeutic riding program in Liberal, Kansas. It offers therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children and adults with physical, mental or emotional disabilities, with help from community volunteers.
- Therapeutic riding lessons
- Volunteer training
- Children with disabilities
- Adults with disabilities
- People with physical disabilities
- People with mental or emotional disabilities
More about this center
About the Program
According to a July 2025 KSN-TV report, founder Rena Cross felt called to serve people with disabilities more than 20 years ago and went on to open Crossroads Center in Liberal. The center's directory listing says its aim is to help riders reach their physical and emotional potential in a safe, caring and challenging environment.
KSN profiled a 5-year-old rider who began lessons in 2024. His mother told the station that the area has few therapy resources and that she has seen progress since he started riding, including an increase in his speech.
Volunteering and Support
The center relies on volunteers and community support. A 2018 High Plains Journal notice said no prior horse experience was needed to volunteer and that anyone working with riders or horses should attend volunteer training at the arena.
The center's directory listing says it doesn't turn any rider away because of cost.
Location
Crossroads Center is at 18252 Road 4, Liberal, KS 67901. A 2018 notice described the site as the Ronnie Delay Arena, 8.5 miles east on Road 4 (Bluebell Road) from Highway 54.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Call the center at (620) 629-5107 or email rscross57@yahoo.com to ask about openings and any intake steps.
What does it cost?
The center says it doesn't turn any rider away because of cost; call (620) 629-5107 to ask. See our guide to equine therapy costs for general context.
Who can ride?
Sources describe the program as serving children and adults with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.
Can I volunteer without horse experience?
A 2018 notice said no prior experience was needed, and that volunteers who work with riders or horses should attend a training session. Contact the center for current volunteer dates.
Location
Liberal, Kansas 67901
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.