Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities
Kennewick, Washington
Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities (TROT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Kennewick, Washington, offering adaptive riding, horsemanship classes and a program for veterans and first responders. According to its website, its programs serve people of all ages and abilities, including children and adults with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities, and veterans.
- Adaptive riding
- Horses Helping Heroes (H3)
- Stable Beginnings horsemanship class
- Honored Elders class for older adults
- Unbridled Leadership team sessions
- Trotter Club for young volunteers
- Private riding lessons and field trips
- Children and adults with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities
- Veterans, including wounded service members
- First responders, law enforcement and health care workers
- Older adults, including people who use walkers or wheelchairs
- Riders ages 5 to 18 (private lessons)
- Youth ages 9 to 15 (Trotter Club)
- Teams and groups
More about this center
About the Program
TROT's main offering is therapeutic riding, which it calls adaptive riding. Riders move through four levels, from Entry (no experience needed, with a horse leader and one or two side walkers as needed) to Advanced, where riders work without a leader or side walker. Sessions run in spring and fall.
Horses Helping Heroes (H3) is a 6-week course for veterans, first responders, law enforcement officers and health care workers. Participants groom, feed and ride horses, help with barn tasks and take riding lessons. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
The Path to Success classes include Stable Beginnings, a 4-week basic horsemanship class for any age or ability; Honored Elders, a 1 to 4 week class for older adults that is walker and wheelchair friendly; and Unbridled Leadership, a 4-hour ground-based team development session. Private lessons for riders ages 5 to 18 are listed at $40 per lesson; new riders complete an assessment first, and returning riders book by email.
The Horses and Staff
The Our Herd page lists 12 horses, mostly Quarter Horses, along with a Shire, a Paint and a few other breeds. Several had earlier careers in ranch work, barrel racing or competition. A certified therapy dog and four goats also live at the barn.
TROT was founded by Cynthia MacFarlan, a speech therapist, and was formed as a Washington corporation in 2014. Jessica Parnell is the executive director, and Toni Hoover is the equine manager and lead instructor.
Getting Started
New riders start with the New Rider Application on TROT's website. To ask about openings, call (509) 412-0112 or email info@trot3cities.org.
Volunteering
Volunteers lead horses and serve as side walkers during lessons; adaptive riding volunteers must be at least 16 unless given special permission. The Trotter Club, for ages 9 to 15, meets three times a month to learn horsemanship and life skills. It costs $75 per month, and members can earn a free month by volunteering in adaptive riding or Path to Success classes.
Location
TROT is at 104 E. 41st Place, Kennewick, WA 99337. It moved to this larger property in fall 2020.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for adaptive riding at TROT?
New riders fill out the New Rider Application on TROT's website and submit a medical form and therapist evaluation form. Returning riders complete the registration form for each session.
How much do lessons cost?
Adaptive riding is $200 for a 4-week session or $400 for an 8-week session, and private lessons are $40 each.
Who can join Horses Helping Heroes?
The H3 program is open to veterans, first responders, law enforcement officers and health care workers. Applications are taken through the H3 Application page on TROT's website.
Location
Kennewick, Washington 99337
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.