Compassionate Friends TRC
Medford, New Jersey
Compassionate Friends Therapeutic Riding Center (CFTRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Medford, New Jersey, serving the South Jersey community. It offers therapeutic riding and structured horsemanship lessons for people with special needs, with each rider's program built around their abilities and goals.
- Therapeutic/adaptive riding
- Recreational riding
- Grooming and tacking
- Structured horsemanship lessons
- Instructor mentor program
- Internships
- Children and adults with special needs
- Autism
- Cerebral palsy and Down syndrome
- Developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury
- Emotional and behavioral health conditions
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, CFTRC uses structured horsemanship to help riders build strength and endurance, balance and coordination, attention span, sequential thinking and self-confidence. Programs are planned individually for each rider.
The center is listed with PATH Intl., where it lists therapeutic/adaptive riding, recreational riding, and grooming and tacking. The center describes itself as a PATH Intl. member. Its PATH Intl. listing also notes a no-charge mentor program for instructors and internships.
The People Behind It
Sherri Briggs founded the center and serves as its president and program director, according to The Sun Newspapers. The paper describes an all-volunteer staff and says the center relies on donations, fundraisers and scholarships.
Location
The center is at 40 Cooper Tomlinson Rd, Medford, NJ 08055, in Burlington County, and serves the South Jersey area.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I enroll a rider?
Call the center at (609) 320-5363 to ask about openings and the intake process. Sherri Briggs is the listed contact.
How much do lessons cost?
Call (609) 320-5363 to ask about current rates and scholarships. The center is supported by donations and fundraisers. Our guide to equine therapy costs explains typical pricing.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. The center is run by volunteers, and its PATH Intl. listing says it offers internships and an instructor mentor program. Call the center to ask how to get involved.
Location
Medford, New Jersey 08055
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.