Location: Sand Springs, Oklahoma, United States
American Therapeutic Riding Center is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, that provides therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted services for children, teens, and adults with physical, emotional, mental, and cognitive challenges. The organization is a PATH International Center Member and has operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 2007.
About This Program
American Therapeutic Riding Center, also known as ATRC, offers equine-assisted services designed to support cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being through structured interaction with horses. The program serves individuals with special needs and requires a legal diagnosis along with a referral from a counselor, medical professional, social worker, or therapist.
The center also works with public schools through therapeutic riding and trauma-informed small groups, and it serves participants from childhood through adulthood. Its mission emphasizes healing, education, and community through equine-assisted therapy.
Services Offered
- Therapeutic riding lessons
- Equine-assisted services
- Horsemanship and horse-handling skills
- Trauma-informed small groups
- School-based equine programming
- Volunteer-supported riding sessions
Who They Serve
American Therapeutic Riding Center may be a good fit for:
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Individuals with physical disabilities
- Individuals with cognitive challenges
- Individuals with emotional or mental health challenges
- Students participating in school-based therapeutic or trauma-informed programs
Facility and Setting
American Therapeutic Riding Center operates in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, at 395 N. 177th W Ave. The center was developed from a renovated horse farm property with a barn, stables, and an indoor arena, creating a dedicated setting for year-round equine-assisted services.
- Sand Springs location
- Barn and stables
- Indoor arena
- Volunteer-supported program
- Nonprofit equine-assisted services center
What Makes Them Unique
American Therapeutic Riding Center stands out for combining therapeutic riding with broader equine-assisted services, including school partnerships and trauma-informed small groups. That gives the program a wider service model than centers focused only on riding lessons.
The organization also has an established local presence, with roots dating back to 2007 and continued community support through volunteers, grants, and donor involvement.