Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center
Wenatchee, Washington
Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Wenatchee, Washington, offering equine-assisted services with Norwegian Fjord horses. Its programs include therapeutic riding for children and adults with disabilities, free Warriors & Horses programs for veterans, first responders and their families, and Ranch Hands, a horse care and barn work program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Therapeutic and adaptive riding
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAGALA model, unmounted)
- Horsemanship clinics
- Warriors & Horses Immersion (by invitation)
- Ranch Hands program for adults
- Volunteer opportunities
- Children and adults with physical, developmental, cognitive and neurological disabilities or mental health conditions
- Veterans
- First responders
- Families of veterans and first responders
- Adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities
More about this center
About the Program
Alatheia was founded in 2011 by Glenn and Nancy Grette with three Norwegian Fjord horses and twelve riders. The center says it serves more than 185 people each year with the help of more than 160 active volunteers, and its riding program serves more than 105 children and adults each week.
In the Therapeutic & Adaptive Riding program, PATH Intl. certified instructors and trained volunteers tailor each lesson to the rider's individual goals. Listed conditions include autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis.
Warriors & Horses and Ranch Hands
Warriors & Horses supports veterans, first responders and their families dealing with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression or the adjustment to civilian life, and all options are free. They include private eight-week equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions on the EAGALA model, offered year-round, which are ground-based and co-facilitated by a licensed mental health professional and an equine specialist, and three-hour horsemanship clinics for groups of up to six, held twice per quarter. A weekly Immersion program is by invitation after taking part in another Warriors & Horses program.
Ranch Hands serves adults 21 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities through horse care, barn maintenance and team projects. It runs weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and new participants are placed on a day based on availability.
The Horses and Staff
The team page lists nine equine partners. Nancy Grette is co-founder and executive director and a PATH Intl. certified instructor. Anna Bryant, the therapeutic riding program director, holds a BS in Equine Science and is a PATH Intl. certified riding instructor and mentor and an EAGALA equine specialist.
Getting Started
Riders apply with three forms from the center's website: a rider application and health history, a liability release and a physician's release. The center also links to Lifespan Respite of Washington vouchers for unpaid caregivers.
Location
Alatheia's 12-acre campus is at 1573 Easy Street in Wenatchee's Sunnyslope area. It has a large covered arena, an open-air barn, ADA-accessible restrooms, mounting ramps and an experiential trail. The center serves Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for therapeutic riding?
Send the completed forms by email, mail or in person. Questions can go to program director Anna Bryant at 509-360-5644 or anna@alatheiaridingcenter.com.
How much does it cost?
Warriors & Horses programs are free. For riding and Ranch Hands rates, call 509-630-8710. Families who need help with the cost can apply using a financial information worksheet.
How do veterans or first responders join Warriors & Horses?
Apply for the EAGALA sessions through the online form on the program page, or email info@alatheiaridingcenter.com to sign up for a horsemanship clinic.
How do I apply for Ranch Hands?
Return the Ranch Hands application, liability release and financial worksheet by email to daria@alatheiaridingcenter.com or in person. Program director Daria Land can be reached at 541-690-4224.
Location
Wenatchee, Washington 98801
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.