The REATH Center
Campbellsville, Kentucky
The REATH Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Campbellsville, Kentucky. According to its website, its mission is to expand the function of children and adults with special needs through safe riding experiences and challenging, educational activities with therapeutic horses. Riders age 3 and up can take part.
- Therapeutic riding
- 30-minute riding lessons
- Volunteer side-walker and horse leader roles
- Children with special needs
- Adults with special needs
- Riders age 3 and older
More about this center
History
The center's Our Story page says The REATH Center began in 2005. The Garrison family had been driving their daughter, Sabrina, about 92 miles to a therapeutic riding center in Shelbyville, then spent about a year and a half writing a business plan, obtaining 501(c)(3) status and earning a founder's instructor certification through PATH Intl.
Riding began in 2007 on five leased acres in Campbellsville, with four riders, one horse and eight volunteers in the first year. After a year in operation the center had built a barn and an outdoor riding area. The website describes its 2025 session as its 20th year of operation.
The Horses and Staff
The About Us page lists Sammy Garrison as board chair and barn manager, Marchetta Garrison as treasurer, secretary and instructor, and Sabrina Garrison as volunteer coordinator. The website does not say the center itself holds PATH Intl. accreditation.
Volunteering
Volunteers walk beside riders as side-walkers, who need no prior experience, or lead horses, which requires horse experience. The website asks volunteers to complete an online presentation, a check-in form and a training session before helping with lessons, and says training is required every year. Training dates are posted on the center's Important Dates page.
Location
The REATH Center's website and its Kentucky Secretary of State filing list its address as 111 Heritage Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Its Our Story page says one rider travels about 45 miles to reach the center.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up a rider?
The center asks families to send a message through the Contact Us page on its website, and it replies with information about joining. You can also call Sammy Garrison at (270) 789-8655 or Marchetta Garrison at (270) 789-8654.
How much do lessons cost?
The center lists lessons at $55 per 30-minute session on its Riders page. See our guide to equine therapy costs for comparison.
Is there a minimum age?
The website says riders age 3 and older can ride at The REATH Center.
When are lessons held?
The website does not give one consistent lesson schedule. Call the center to ask about current lesson days and times.
Location
Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718
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.