Age Range:
Aged 6-9  Aged 10-14  Aged 15-20  

Gender:
Geldings

Size Preference:
Large Pony (13.3 to 14.2h) Small Horse (14.3 to 15.3h)

Temperament:
Calm, interested and loves people. Bottom of the herd is always good.

Activities that the equine will be expected to perform:
    English Walk/Trot
    Horsemanship (grooming, tacking up & handling by individuals with disabilities)
    Unmounted activities including handling when at liberty in a round pen or arena
    Hippotherapy
    Being long-lined with a rider

Current/former experience/training which could make the equine suitable for your program:
    Dressage
    English Pleasure
    Hunter
    Hunter Seat Equitation
    Trail Riding

The organization has the following policies about horses who are sound and healthy but have the following chronic conditions that require medication:
Lyme Disease: Not Accept
Cushing's Disease: Accept with financial assistance for medication
Thyroid Disease: Accept with financial assistance for medication
Navicular Disease: Not Accept
Inflammation: Not Accept

Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center 176 Chimney Ridge Burnsville NC 28714 828-675-5630 Last Updated 2025-06-22 Public Charity Mission/How we are involved with horses: The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center provides therapeutic horseback riding and non-mounted activities to individuals with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional challenges in a safe, structured environment. Primary Focus involving horses (Horse Welfare, Public Service, Sport & Recreation):  Public Service The organization is directly responsible for the care and shelter of equines involved in the organization's programs. The organization conducts Equine Assisted Services (EAS) in accordance with the EQUUS Foundation Guidelines on Qualifications of Organizations Conducting Equine-Assisted Services (EAS)). The organization provides outreach and/or public education programs involving horses. 100% of our total programs and services are equine-related. The organization conducts its horse-related programs at one facility.

EIN: 56-1530138 Founded: 1986 2025

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