Heart and Try Riding Program
Normangee, Texas
Heart and Try Riding Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Normangee, Texas. According to its GuideStar profile, it offers therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for people with special needs, children in foster care, at-risk youth and their families.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Equine-assisted activities
- Rescue horse training for the therapy herd
- Children and adults with special needs
- People with autism spectrum disorder
- People with cerebral palsy
- Children in foster care
- At-risk youth
- Families and caregivers
More about this center
About the Program
The program's GuideStar profile says its mission is to help individuals with special needs, children in foster care, at-risk youth and their families achieve wellness in mind, body and spirit through equine-assisted therapies and therapeutic horseback riding. The organization notes that many of its participants have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy or autism spectrum disorder.
GuideStar lists the program under a former name, Happy Trails Therapeutic Riding, and records it as a PATH Intl. Member Center for 2022 and 2023. Member status is not the same as accreditation, so families can ask the program directly about instructor certification. Our guide on how to choose a center covers useful questions to ask.
The Horses and Staff
The program says it trains donated rescue horses to join its therapy team, and that it relies on fundraising and donations to feed, shelter and provide veterinary care for them. IRS filings list Meadoe Feuhs as director, with an administrative advisor and an occupational therapy advisor.
Location
The program is based in Normangee, Texas. It publishes a mailing address of PO Box 352, Normangee, TX 77871. No street address for the riding site is published, so contact the program for directions before visiting.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Call (979) 575-5995 or send a message through the program's Facebook page to ask about openings and intake.
How much do sessions cost?
Call (979) 575-5995 to ask about current rates, and see our guide to equine therapy costs for general context.
Is Heart and Try Riding Program a nonprofit?
Yes. ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer lists it as a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 46-4014631) with IRS tax exemption issued in August 2015, so donations are generally tax deductible.
Location
Normangee, Texas 77871
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.