Location: Pace, Florida, United States
Therapeutic Riding Unlimited is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Pace, Florida. It provides therapeutic riding for disabled and at-risk populations, with a mission centered on using horses to support the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of people facing life challenges. The organization says it was formed to expand the earlier work of Spero Therapy Services, LLC into a broader nonprofit program.
Its services are centered on therapeutic riding, with lessons tailored to each rider’s individual needs and goals. The program describes therapeutic riding as an equine-assisted activity that supports physical, emotional, and social well-being, while also helping build confidence, responsibility, emotional regulation, patience, and learning readiness.
Therapeutic Riding Unlimited was founded by Jaimie Baecker and Terrill Bryant. Jaimie Baecker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and Terrill Bryant is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor with a background in healthcare and social services. The organization is based in Pace and lists phone contact at (850) 503-3010 and email contact at tru.gulfcoast@gmail.com. Its site also notes that equine-facilitated psychotherapy is planned as a future service rather than a currently established offering.
Key Details:
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Services: Therapeutic riding, with equine-facilitated psychotherapy planned as a future service
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Who they serve: Disabled and at-risk populations, along with others experiencing life challenges
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Notable programs: Individualized therapeutic riding lessons tailored to rider goals and needs
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Facility or setting: Nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Pace
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Certifications or credentials: Founded by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor; co-led by a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor