Location: Myakka City, Florida, United States
Prospect Riding Center is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Myakka City, Florida. Founded in 2011, it provides therapeutic and recreational horseback riding and activities for individuals with special needs, with a mission centered on helping riders overcome physical, developmental, and psychological challenges through horse-based experiences.
Its services go beyond therapeutic riding alone and reflect a broader equine-assisted model. In addition to therapeutic riding, the program offers recreational riding, driving, grooming and tacking, and groundwork. It emphasizes horse care and the rider-horse relationship as a meaningful part of the therapeutic experience, and its recreational programming helps financially support its therapy work.
Prospect Riding Center operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a 10-acre ranch property at 34250 SR 70 East in Myakka City. The organization identifies itself as a member of PATH International and serves individuals with a range of developmental, emotional, behavioral, and physical support needs.
Key Details:
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Services: Therapeutic riding, recreational riding, driving, grooming and tacking, and groundwork
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Who they serve: Children and adults with special needs, including individuals with physical, developmental, and psychological challenges
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Notable programs: Therapeutic horseback riding supported by recreational riding and horse care activities
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Facility or setting: Nonprofit equine-assisted services center on a 10-acre ranch in Myakka City
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Certifications or credentials: 501(c)(3) nonprofit; PATH International member center
Last Verified: March 13, 2026.