REACH Therapeutic Riding Center
McGregor, Texas
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at a barn on Camp Road in McGregor, Texas, west of Waco. It lists therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine facilitated learning and Horses for Warriors, a free program for veterans. Its website says it serves children and adults with physical, mental or emotional challenges, including children with autism.
- Therapeutic riding (50-minute lessons)
- Ground lessons
- Hippotherapy with licensed therapists
- Equine facilitated learning
- Horses for Warriors veterans program (free)
- School and group field trips
- Children and adults with disabilities
- Children with autism
- People with physical, mental or emotional challenges
- US military veterans and service members
- Youth (individual and group EFL lessons)
- Schools and groups
More about this center
About the Program
REACH stands for Riding Equines to Achieve Confidence and Health. According to its website, it began offering therapeutic riding in 2008, open two days a week, and is now open six days a week. The center says it is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center (see our guide to PATH Intl.).
Therapeutic riding lessons run 50 minutes, with registration by semester, and instructors add ground lessons on leading and working with the horse. Hippotherapy is described as performed by licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. Equine facilitated learning offers individual and group lessons for youth under a certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.
Horses for Warriors
Horses for Warriors is a free program for US military veterans and service members, described by REACH as veterans helping veterans. It meets once a week for two hours on Monday evenings at the barn. The site says veterans with PTSD, TBI, amputations, burns or neurological impairment may benefit. Read more about equine therapy for veterans.
Getting Started
New riders download a registration form from the website, and a scholarship application is also posted. The site said Fall 2026 registration was open with limited lesson spots. Call (254) 845-3000 or email ride@reachtrc.org to ask about current rates. REACH also recruits volunteers and says no horse experience is required.
Location
The barn is at 1007 Camp Road, McGregor, Texas 76657. From Waco, the center's directions say to take Highway 84 west to Val Verde Road, then follow to Camp Road and the rock entrance on the left. Mail goes to P.O. Box 21535, Waco, TX 76702.
From public records, not yet reviewed by the center · Last updated Oct 2026 Suggest an edit
Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for lessons?
Download the New Rider Registration form from the REACH website, or contact ride@reachtrc.org. Registration opens by semester.
How much does it cost?
A scholarship application is available, and Horses for Warriors is free for veterans. Call (254) 845-3000 for current rates.
When does the veterans group meet?
Horses for Warriors meets Monday evenings at the barn for about two hours, according to the center's website. Contact veterans@reachtrc.org for details.
Can I volunteer without horse experience?
Yes. REACH says no horse experience is needed. Contact volunteer@reachtrc.org.
Location
McGregor, Texas 76657
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.