Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center
Windham, Maine
Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center (RTT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a 50-acre farm in Windham, Maine. Founded in 1993, it offers therapeutic riding, therapeutic carriage driving, equine-assisted learning and hippotherapy year-round for children and adults with disabilities.
- Therapeutic (adaptive) riding
- Therapeutic carriage driving
- Equine-assisted learning (mounted and unmounted)
- Hippotherapy with a licensed PT or OT
- Private, semi-private or group lessons
- Donor-funded financial aid
- Children and adults with disabilities
- Clients from age 3 with no upper age limit
More about this center
About the Program
RTT says it is a Premier Accredited Center with PATH Intl., and lessons are taught by PATH Intl. Certified Instructors with trained volunteers. Each client is assessed and given individual goals. Lessons run 30, 45 or 60 minutes, five days a week, year-round.
In hippotherapy, a licensed physical or occupational therapist uses the horse's movement as a therapy tool. The FAQ says children under 5 usually start with a therapist who is also a certified therapeutic riding instructor. Sarah Bronson, PT, is listed as Executive Director.
Getting Started
Anyone can make a referral, including the participant, family, school staff, a therapist or a physician. Applicants complete the Client Registration form, which must be signed by a medical provider involved in the client's care, and join the waitlist. When a spot opens, the Program Director or a licensed PT schedules an assessment to set the type of service, lesson format and length.
Winter and summer terms run 6 weeks, and spring and fall semesters run 14 weeks.
Volunteering
According to its website, volunteers give more than 11,000 hours a year, mostly assisting in lessons, and also help with barn chores, facility and trail maintenance, administrative tasks, events and special projects. New volunteers submit an application to the Volunteer Coordinator, then complete an interview and orientation.
Location
RTT is at 14 Lilac Dr., Windham, ME 04062. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, at 207-892-2813 ext. 10 (Maine Relay 711).
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How much do lessons cost?
RTT says it does not bill insurance. Call 207-892-2813 ext. 10 to ask, and see our guide to equine therapy costs.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. RTT lists four levels of donor-funded aid that reduce lesson costs by 45% to 90%, awarded annually for 14 weeks of services. Applicants provide proof of income and number of dependents.
Is there a waitlist?
Yes. After the registration form is reviewed, applicants join the waitlist. Wait time depends on available days and times and on instructor, volunteer and horse availability.
What ages does RTT serve?
Clients start as young as 3, and there is no upper age limit; the FAQ notes clients in their 90s.
Location
Windham, Maine 04062
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.