What is Therapeutic Riding? Therapeutic Riding uses the sport of horseback riding to encourage children and adults with special needs in many areas: Physical Skills: strength, coordination, balance Cognitive Functioning: memory, cause and effect, perception Emotional Well-being: self-esteem, confidence Social Skills: sharing, following directions, social cues, patience Educational Knowledge: vocabulary, colors, shapes, numbers Riding Classes NCTRC offers four riding sessions per year – Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Lessons take place in groups or individually using our indoor and outdoor arenas.  Most participants have one 30-60 minute lesson per week for the duration of the session. Groups classes are limited to four riders and grouped according to age and riding ability as much as possible. View our SESSION SCHEDULE for detailed pricing and dates. Want to get started? Download a NEW RIDER PACKET. Financial Assistance: NCTRC is committed to accepting participants based on therapeutic need, regardless of financial means.  If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please download a FINANCIAL AID FORM. “I love riding the horses, and brushing their hair. Horses make me so happy!” Kate, Rider “Therapeutic riding is something Kate has loved since she was 3 years old. It has done wonders for her balance and self-confidence. She can’t run and jump exactly like the other kids but riding horses is something that she can do well and really looks forward to.” Angie, Kate’s Mom