T.R.O.T.R. (Therapeutic Riding And Off-Track Rehabilitation)
Woodland, California
T.R.O.T.R. (Therapeutic Riding And Off-Track Rehabilitation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based at Four Winds Farm in Woodland, California. It says it supports children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral challenges through adaptive riding, and also offers riding lessons and youth enrichment programs. It also rehabilitates and rehomes off-track Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.
- Adaptive riding lessons
- Adaptive riding assessments
- English and Western riding lessons
- Adaptive grooming sessions
- Horse Handling 101
- The Explorers Program
- Field trips
- Horse, animal and ranch camps
- Children and adults, ages 5 to adult
- Autism
- ADD/ADHD
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome and developmental delays
- Brain or spinal cord injury
- Multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy
- Visual or hearing impairments
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, T.R.O.T.R. has served the Northern California community since 2005 and grew from a childhood dream of founding member Shannon Personeni. The organization describes itself as volunteer-powered and supported by community donations.
The site describes its therapeutic riding sessions as 25 to 35 minutes and says all adaptive lessons are supervised by a PATH International Certified Instructor working with trained volunteers. The adaptive riding program runs Monday through Saturday, and lessons are scheduled for the same time each week.
Getting Started
The fee list includes an adaptive riding assessment. Lessons are purchased online through the center's Vagaro booking page, and families can ask the farm to set up a visit first. The site says it has SEI-approved helmets and a limited number of boots riders can borrow.
Fees as listed on the website: assessment $100, re-assessment $60, 30-minute private lesson $85, 60-minute private lesson $100, 45-minute group lesson (2 to 4 riders) $80, and a one-week day camp $500. Families working with Alta Regional Center can ask the office or their service coordinator how T.R.O.T.R. works with regional centers.
Location
T.R.O.T.R. lists its address as 22408 County Road 102, Woodland, CA 95776, in Yolo County. Its website calls Four Winds Farm its home base, where lessons, therapy sessions and horse rehabilitation take place.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I start adaptive riding at T.R.O.T.R.?
The website lists an adaptive riding assessment at $100, and lessons are purchased through the center's online booking page. You can call 530-490-1593 or email info@trotr.org with questions or to arrange a visit.
What ages does T.R.O.T.R. serve?
The website lists adaptive lessons for riders ages 5 to adult, with all abilities welcome.
How much do lessons cost?
As listed on the website, adaptive private lessons are $85 for 30 minutes or $100 for 60 minutes, and group lessons are $80. See our guide to equine therapy costs for context.
What is the cancellation policy?
The center asks for at least 24 hours' notice by calling 530-867-3866. Lessons missed without notice are charged in full, and make-up lessons are offered for weather or illness.
Location
Woodland, California 95776
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.