Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding (JHTR) is a nonprofit equine-assisted services organization based in Wilson, Wyoming, offering adaptive riding, occupational therapy, equine-assisted learning, and veteran-focused equine programs. The organization is dedicated to empowering, inspiring, and enriching lives through meaningful interactions with horses, helping participants build confidence, strength, independence, and resilience.
Founded in 1993, JHTR has grown from a small volunteer-led initiative into one of Wyoming’s most respected equine-assisted services programs. As the first PATH International Premier Accredited Center in Wyoming, the organization serves hundreds of participants annually and maintains a strong commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and individualized care.
About This Program
Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding provides a variety of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) designed to support participants with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Programs are individualized to meet participant goals and utilize the horse-human connection to promote personal growth, physical development, and emotional well-being.
The organization offers adaptive riding lessons, occupational therapy sessions incorporating equine movement, equine-assisted learning experiences, and veteran equine therapy programs. Participants work alongside PATH-certified instructors, therapists, volunteers, and specially trained horses in a supportive environment focused on building confidence, independence, and life skills.
Services Offered
- Adaptive riding
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Occupational therapy utilizing equine movement
- Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL)
- Veteran Equine Therapy
- Programs for active-duty military personnel and veterans
- Ground-based equine activities
- Adaptive riding experiences for visitors through the Making Memories program
- Volunteer-supported equine programming
Who They Serve
Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding may be good for:
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Veterans
- Active-duty military personnel
- Individuals with physical disabilities
- Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Individuals with autism spectrum disorder
- Individuals with Down syndrome
- Individuals with cerebral palsy
- Individuals with emotional or behavioral challenges
- Participants seeking adaptive riding or equine-assisted learning experiences
Facility and Setting
JHTR operates from a dedicated equestrian facility in Wilson, Wyoming, surrounded by views of the Teton Mountains. The facility includes a covered indoor arena, outdoor arena, therapy room, horse paddocks, and a herd of therapeutic horses that support year-round programming.
The environment is intentionally designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible. Participants benefit from a peaceful setting that encourages focus, confidence-building, and meaningful relationships with horses while receiving support from experienced instructors, therapists, and volunteers.
What Makes Them Unique
Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding stands out for its long history of service and leadership within the equine-assisted services field. Founded in 1993 and recognized as Wyoming’s first PATH International Premier Accredited Center, the organization has spent more than three decades helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and quality of life through horses.
Another defining feature is the breadth of its programming. By offering adaptive riding, occupational therapy, equine-assisted learning, veteran services, and visitor experiences, JHTR serves a diverse population while maintaining a highly individualized approach to participant care and development.