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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding

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Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding

Equine Assisted Services
PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center

Est. 1987

Lessons are generally one hour long; the first half being dedicated to grooming and the second half to riding. Through grooming, tacking and riding their horse, participants develop skills that produce wide-reaching improvements in areas such as; fine and gross motor skills, motor planning, sequencing, memory, attention span, balance, hand/eye coordination, right/left handedness, communication, body awareness, flexibility, teamwork, socialization, coordination and improved self-esteem. The recreational aspect of STAR's program proves invaluable for these special persons who often cannot participate in conventional sports.

11/07/2025

“Bad hair days? Never met one.” - Probably Auri

11/05/2025

There’s still time to DOUBLE your impact!

Every dollar donated this week — up to $2,500 — will be matched to support STAR’s participants and horses.

🌟 Watch Episode 1 of The Shaping of Shangri-La: Stories from the Vault to see how Therapeutic Riding creates breakthroughs for participants and their families.

🎥 - https://bit.ly/4opCwDo

11/03/2025

📆 Preorder your STAR Calendars today!

Get your 2026 STAR Calendar today! Filled with stunning photos of our beloved STAR horses, it’s the perfect way to enjoy their beauty all year long — and support our programs at the same time! It's a perfect Holiday gift! 2026 Calendars are $20, and pre-orders are due by November 9, 2025.

To pre-order, you can call (865) 988-4711 with your card information, pay with check or cash, or pay online.

https://bit.ly/3LeiM7j

10/31/2025

From an epiphany to breakthroughs, we invite you to enjoy Episode 1 in our fall series "The Shaping of Shangri-La: Stories from the Vault" with founder Lynn Petr.

Watch “The Impact of Therapeutic Riding” now to see how STAR’s Therapeutic Riding program began — and the confidence, independence, and joy it continues to bring to participants today.

💛 Thanks to a $2,500 match, any gift made this week will double your impact to support STAR’s participants and horses. https://bit.ly/3Ww2hpm

10/30/2025

⚫️It's Dark Mode.⚫️

It's Week 10 of P***y's Picks! 🐴🏈 Tennessee has activated Dark Mode against Oklahoma! Put your picks in the comments!

Week 10 Games:
(18) Oklahoma at Tennessee
(9) Vandy at (20) Texas
(17) Cincinnati at (24) Utah
(5) Georgia vs Florida
(16) Louisville at Virginia Tech

Standings:
Thor: (33-12 overall, 5-0 last week)
Lightning: (27-13 overall, 4-1 last week)
Eddie: (20-25 overall, 0-5 last week)
P***y: (20-25 overall, 3-2 last week)
Blue: (3-2 last week)

Check out their picks in the comments, and tell us your picks for this week’s games!

10/29/2025

Nothing to see here! Business as usual!

10/27/2025

Here's another opportunity coming up soon to learn more about Shangri-La and our programs! We have an Open House set for Tuesday, Nov. 11!

Make plans to come by, take a tour of the facility, and get to know what STAR is all about! You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about our programs, our mission, and learn more about how you can become part of what makes Shangri-La so special. We're excited to see you — 11800 Highway 11 E, Lenoir City, TN 37722!

👉 Check out our event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BXb8HbNMM/

10/24/2025

Week 9 of P***y's Picks is here! 🐴🏈 This week, with Tennessee playing Kentucky, Blue is our guest picker! Do you think he picked Big Blue over the Vols? Let us know your picks in the comments to see if you can out pick our crew!

Last week, our minis had vastly different picks! Thor and Lightning went 5-0 each, while Eddie went 0-5. P***y was 2-3. Check out this week's games!

Week 9 Games:
(17) Tennessee at Kentucky
(8) Ole Miss at (13) Oklahoma
(15) Missouri at (10) Vandy
(3) Texas A&M at (20) LSU
Kansas at Kansas State

Standings:
Thor: (28-12 overall, 5-0 last week)
Lightning: (27-13 overall, 5-0 last week)
Eddie: (20-20 overall, 0-5 last week)
P***y: (17-23 overall, 2-3 last week)

Check out their picks in the comments, and tell us your picks for this week’s games!

10/22/2025

Happy Retirement, Paint!

Paint joined the STAR Herd in the summer of 2023 and quickly became an irreplaceable part of our programs. His gentle spirit and steady presence helped so many of our riders grow in confidence and skill. Paint had a special gift for connecting with our STRIDES participants — building trust and courage through groundwork with his calm, kind demeanor.

A few months ago, Paint was diagnosed with navicular after showing signs of discomfort and unsoundness. Despite following all veterinary recommendations, we weren’t able to keep him comfortable at the trot. Thankfully, he remains sound at the walk, and his longtime owner welcomed him home for a well-deserved retirement surrounded by familiar friends.

Thank you, Paint, for the heart, patience, and quiet strength you brought to STAR. You’ve made a lasting impact on everyone who had the joy of working with you. Enjoy your happy retirement — you’ve truly earned it.

10/20/2025

Monday arrived like it didn't just see me enjoying the fall weather this weekend. The audacity.

10/15/2025

Just a few of the hard workers in STAR’s Barn! 🐱

*Mandatory napping breaks required.*

Address

11800 US-11 E
Lenoir City, TN
37772

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.rideatstar.org/

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