TERI Therapeutic Equestrian Program
San Marcos, California
The Therapeutic Equestrian Program is run by TERI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Oceanside, California, that serves people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program offers therapy-based riding lessons and unmounted horse activities, and TERI says it welcomes individuals who struggle with behavioral challenges.
- Therapy-based riding lessons
- Adaptive behavioral support plan built into each lesson
- Unmounted ground skills work
- Activities with two miniature horses
- Students with developmental disabilities
- People with autism
- Riders with behavioral challenges
- Students not ready for mounted riding
More about this center
About the Program
According to TERI's website, lessons aim to support physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral growth, and each lesson includes the student's adaptive behavioral support plan. TERI lists goals such as greater independence, confidence, patience, adaptability to change, and improved muscle tone, strength and flexibility. It is a therapeutic riding program; TERI does not describe it as hippotherapy.
Students who cannot take part in mounted riding because of behaviors, health concerns or low confidence can build ground skills instead. The program also keeps two miniature horses, Jack and Jill.
Background
TERI says the program is funded through the Harriet E. Pfleger Foundation. This listing previously appeared under the name Harriet E. Pfleger Equestrian Center. ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer lists TERI Inc. in Oceanside with a tax exemption issued in 1996. TERI also runs schools, residential services, arts and vocational programs.
Location
TERI's program page does not give a street address for the riding lessons. Local news coverage places the equestrian facility in San Marcos: NBC San Diego (2023) reports that the Therapeutic Equestrian Center was among the first parts of TERI's 20-acre San Marcos property to be developed, in 2011. TERI lists its Campus of Life at 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069, and its headquarters at 251 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
Who can join the program?
TERI says the program serves students with developmental disabilities and welcomes people with behavioral challenges. Those not ready to ride can start with ground skills.
How much do lessons cost?
Call TERI to ask about cost and enrollment, and see our guide to equine therapy costs.
How do I get started?
It lists the TERI Campus of Life at (858) 356-4546 or info@campusoflife.org, and TERI headquarters at (760) 721-1706 or info@teriinc.org.
Location
San Marcos, California 92069
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.