Runnin’ WJ Ranch
Texarkana, Texas
Runnin' WJ Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Texarkana, Texas, that says it has served riders with disabilities since 2001. Its website describes it as a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited center offering therapeutic riding and miniature horse visits. It serves children and adults ages 4 and up with physical, cognitive, emotional or social disabilities.
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- School group riding program for special education classes
- Jelly Bean miniature horse visits to preschools, daycares, nursing homes and senior centers
- Group visits to the ranch
- Children and adults ages 4 and up
- People with physical disabilities
- People with cognitive disabilities
- People with emotional or social disabilities
- Special education classes from area schools
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, the riding season runs September through May, following the school year. Sessions are one hour, once a week, with up to six riders per class. Each rider has a horse leader and up to two sidewalkers, and every class is led by a CTRI-certified instructor.
School groups are usually grouped by age, while independent riders are placed by ability level. The ranch lists a rider weight limit of 150 lbs, subject to horse availability, and asks for a documented disability diagnosis.
The Horses and Staff
The ranch lists a herd that includes a Welsh pony, a BLM mustang, an Arabian, a Quarter Horse, an off-track Thoroughbred and Jelly Bean, a miniature horse. Brittany Rogers is listed as executive director, program director and instructor.
The ranch says it relies on volunteers and that no experience is needed. Volunteer inquiries go to its volunteer coordinator through the website.
Location
Runnin' WJ Ranch is at 4802 S Kings Hwy, Texarkana, TX 75501. Its website describes it as serving riders in the Texarkana area.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Call, email or message the ranch on Facebook. Families then complete electronic paperwork on diagnosis and medical history, attend a short in-person intake that includes helmet sizing, and are placed in a class based on availability and ability.
What are the age and eligibility requirements?
The ranch serves riders ages 4 and up with a documented disability diagnosis. It lists a rider weight limit of 150 lbs, subject to horse availability.
How much does it cost?
Call (903) 838-3223 or email runninwj@gmail.com to ask. A 2024 KSLA report said a foundation donation would fund additional rider scholarships. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
When do classes run?
The riding season runs September through May, with one-hour sessions once a week. The website says the number of weekly classes varies with enrollment and horse availability.
Location
Texarkana, Texas 75501
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.