Location: Wenatchee, Washington, United States
Alatheia Riding Center is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Wenatchee, Washington, that offers therapeutic riding, adaptive riding, and unmounted equine programs for children, adults, veterans, and young adults. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a PATH International member center.
About This Program
Alatheia Riding Center provides therapeutic and adaptive riding designed to help participants build core strength, balance, coordination, social skills, and cognitive abilities through structured work with horses. The program also offers unmounted services, including Warriors & Horses for combat war veterans with PTSD and Barn Buddies for young adults age 21 and older who are looking for community inclusion and life-skills opportunities.
The organization was founded in 2011 and serves North Central Washington through equine-assisted services supported by instructors, therapy horses, and a large volunteer base. Public program materials describe Alatheia as serving participants across Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant Counties.
Services Offered
- Therapeutic riding
- Adaptive riding
- Warriors & Horses for veterans
- Barn Buddies life-skills program
- Unmounted equine-assisted activities
- Volunteer-supported horse programs
Who They Serve
Alatheia Riding Center may be a good fit for:
- Children with physical disabilities
- Adults with developmental disabilities
- Veterans with PTSD
- Young adults seeking life-skills and community inclusion programming
- Riders who benefit from adaptive horseback riding
- Participants who benefit from unmounted equine-assisted services
Facility and Setting
Alatheia Riding Center operates in Wenatchee, Washington, at 2170 Sleepy Hollow Heights. It serves North Central Washington in a ranch-based therapeutic riding setting supported by therapy horses, instructors, and volunteers.
- Wenatchee location
- Nonprofit equine-assisted services center
- Therapeutic and adaptive riding programs
- Unmounted veteran and life-skills programs
- Volunteer-supported operations
What Makes Them Unique
Alatheia Riding Center stands out for combining therapeutic riding, adaptive riding, a veteran-focused unmounted program, and a life-skills program for young adults within one organization. That broader structure gives participants more than one way to engage with horses based on their goals and needs.
The program also has a strong regional focus in North Central Washington and appears to serve a wide age range through both mounted and unmounted services. Its PATH affiliation and established volunteer base add to its presence in the area.