Connection Therapeutic Riding Center
Lampasas, Texas
It is no longer taking riders. See active centers nearby.
Connection Therapeutic Riding Center appears to have closed. The listing refers to a therapeutic riding program at the Linder family ranch, home of Bar 17 Arena, north of Lampasas, Texas. The ranch website says the program shut down during the pandemic, and we found nothing showing that it restarted. Active centers in Central Texas are listed below.
Nearby centers and history
Active Centers Nearby
- Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center in Leander offers adaptive horseback riding, equine-assisted learning and reading programs with horses.
- ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids in Georgetown offers therapeutic riding and therapy incorporating equine movement for children, adults and veterans.
- RED Arena in Dripping Springs offers hippotherapy with licensed physical and occupational therapists, therapeutic riding and summer camps.
For more options, see all equine therapy centers in Texas, and our guide on how to choose a center.
What Happened
According to the Bar 17 Arena website, the Linder family ran a therapeutic riding center registered with PATH Intl. at the ranch for three years. It was organized as a 501(c)(3) and helped children with health challenges, as well as veterans and their families, ride and spend time with horses.
The same page says the center shut down during the pandemic and that a new program was planned to ramp up in fall 2022. We could not find any later schedule or announcement confirming that sessions resumed. The ranch website now focuses on arena rentals, rodeos, shows and clinics.
Location
The ranch is at 2384 County Road 2315, Lampasas, TX 76550, about 11 miles north of Lampasas on Highway 281 and 2 miles west on County Road 2315.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
Is Connection Therapeutic Riding Center still open?
It appears to have closed. The ranch website says the therapeutic riding program shut down during the pandemic, and we found no sign that it restarted. You can call the ranch at 512-578-6889 to confirm.
Where can I find equine therapy near Lampasas instead?
The closest active options we list are Open My World in Leander and ROCK in Georgetown. RED Arena in Dripping Springs is also within driving distance.
Location
Lampasas, Texas 76550