The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) was founded in 1986 and is located on 15 acres in the beautiful South Toe Valley. ATRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency and has 3 Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship Certified instructors. Additionally physical, occupational and speech therapists are often involved, either hands on or acting as consultants.
Mission: The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) provides therapeutic horseback riding for persons with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional challenges in a safe, structured environment.
2017 Board of Directors
Miika Rolett – Executive Director
Jan Sparks – President Retired Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Sally McCoy – Vice President Physical Therapist
Katie Bernstein – Sec/ Treas Self-employed Artist
John Hall – Pastor, Retired High School Educator
Thomas Heimerl – Retired Pipe Fitter & FIFA Soccer Referee
Dr. Taylor Townsend – Self-employed Dentist
Tina Sink - Self-employed Business Owner
Jim Wiedenhaupt – Self-employed Contractor
Don Wisch – Retired Business Owner
Sherry Weeks – Retired Educator
Stephanie Johnson – Parent Representative
Dr. Meri Stella – Celo Health Center Physician
Cheryl Craigie - Retired Broadcasting & Health Care Executive