Please pardon our progress as we complete our new website.

 ATRC finished up fall session 2009 the first week of November.  Instructors, horses, and volunteers are

enjoying some down time in December and January.

Volunteers- Be sure to check out the upcoming events for information on the volunteer appreciation brunch!

Riders and potential riders, check out the schedule tab for information on spring 2010.

Use the Tabs above to find your desired information.

Make sure to check out all of the pages on the website for new pictures from some of our latest sessions.

Mission Statement:  The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center provides therapeutic horseback riding for persons with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities in a safe, structured environment.

Program Information:

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ATRC is located on fifteen acres of land in the beautiful South Toe River Valley just outside of Burnsville, North Carolina.

The program was founded in 1986 as a pilot program with a grant from Blue Ridge Mental Health and was incorporated as a non-profit, 501-3C in 1987.  It is currently funded by grants, donations, fees, and the Yancey County United Fund.

In 2006, ATRC became a premier accredited operating center by North American Riding for the Handicapped Association or NARHA.

Instructors:  ATRC has two instructors fully certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association.  In addition, physical, occupational, and speech therapists are often involved, either hands on in the program or as consultants.