Location: Roxbury, Connecticut, United States
Little Britches Therapeutic Riding is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Roxbury, Connecticut. Founded in 1979, the organization provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for children and adults with disabilities, using horses and ponies to support physical strength, sensory integration, confidence, and overall well-being.
Its services are centered on therapeutic riding rather than a broader clinical rehabilitation model. Little Britches serves individuals with a variety of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, attention deficit disorders, and anxiety disorders. The program operates at Tophet Road Farm in Roxbury and also offers indoor riding at the Equine Center at Shepaug Agriscience Academy, allowing for year-round participation.
Little Britches is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a PATH Intl. member center. Its instructors are certified through PATH Intl., and the organization serves riders from towns across the surrounding tri-county region.
Key Details:
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Services: Therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities
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Who they serve: Children and adults with disabilities, including physical, developmental, sensory, and emotional needs
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Notable programs: Year-round therapeutic riding offered through outdoor and indoor settings
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Facility or setting: Nonprofit therapeutic riding program based at Tophet Road Farm in Roxbury, with indoor programming at Shepaug Agriscience Academy
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Certifications or credentials: 501(c)(3) nonprofit; PATH Intl. member center; instructors certified through PATH Intl.
<span style=”color:#9ca3af; font-size:0.6em;”>Last Verified: March 13, 2026.</span>
Last Verified: March 13, 2026.