HEARTS TRC, INC
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Verified by the center · updated Oct 2026
HEARTS Therapeutic Riding Center (HEARTS TRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. It offers private and group therapeutic riding lessons for people of all ages and abilities, along with group programs for schools and a free program for veterans, military members and first responders.
- Private therapeutic riding lessons
- Group therapeutic riding lessons
- School, community and at-risk group curriculum
- Horses for Heroes (free program)
- Yoga on horseback
- People of all ages and abilities
- Riders with paralysis or limited vision
- People with brain injuries
- People with congenital disabilities
- School, community and at-risk groups
- Veterans and active-duty military
- First responders
More about this center
About the Program
The center's stated mission is "to provide equine assisted activities improving the mind, body, and spirit through horsemanship skills." According to its website, it was founded in 2011, and weekly lessons work on posture, balance, focus, concentration and life skills, with instruction tailored to each rider's learning style.
Horses for Heroes is a free program of mounted and ground activities for veterans, active-duty military and first responders; an Atlantic County resource guide lists it as an 8-week program. The center also runs curriculum for school, community and at-risk groups that it says meets educational standards, and offers yoga on horseback led by instructor Sharon Garland-Sweeten. Local news has reported Quality of Life grant support from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
The Horses and Staff
HEARTS TRC describes itself as a PATH Intl. compliant facility and says all of its instructors are PATH Intl. certified. Executive director Stefanie Green is a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. The instructor team listed on the website also includes Sue Adams, a PATH Intl. Advanced Instructor and PATH faculty member and evaluator, and PATH Intl. Registered Instructors Doreen Innella and Sharon Garland-Sweeten. Horses are matched to each rider by size and motion.
Getting Started
New riders begin with an evaluation of their abilities, strengths and learning style. Staff then choose a horse, decide how many volunteers are needed, and schedule a weekly lesson time with an instructor and volunteer team. Call (609) 703-9130 or email info@heartstrc.org to ask about openings and current rates.
Location
HEARTS TRC is at 220 Leap Street, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, in Atlantic County. The 25-acre property has a six-stall barn, an outdoor arena, a 75-foot round pen, trails and a classroom and office building.
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Common Questions
How does a new rider start at HEARTS TRC?
Each rider starts with an evaluation. Staff then match the rider with a horse and volunteer team and set a weekly lesson day and time.
Is there a program for veterans?
Yes. Horses for Heroes is a free program for veterans, active-duty military and first responders. Learn more about equine therapy for veterans.
What does it cost?
Horses for Heroes is free. For lesson rates, call (609) 703-9130 or email info@heartstrc.org.
Who can ride?
The center says it teaches individuals of all ages and abilities. Its riders include people with paralysis, limited vision, brain injuries and congenital disabilities.
Location
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Do you have openings, or is there a waitlist?Many programs fill up, so it helps to ask early.
- 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.