Hands On Therapeutic Riding Program

Hands On Therapeutic Riding Program Therapeutic horseback riding is a unique form of therapy utilizing horses. Persons benefiting from therapeutic riding range in age from toddlers to the elderly.

The Hands On Therapeutic Program specializes in riding for children and adults who have physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Some of the benefits of therapeutic riding are:

* Relaxation of tight or spastic muscles
* Improved balance and coordination
* Enhanced self-awareness
* Increased independence
* Increased self-confidence
* Increased attention span

The movement of a walking horse so

closely approximates the movement of walking for people, that a physically challenged person can actually experience the feel of walking while riding a horse. Riders have a wide range of physical or mental disabilities including but not limited to; cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, blindness, spina bifida, developmental disabilities and multiple sclerosis. Hands On Therapeutic Riding Program is recognized as having a Pennsylvania Qualified Instructor by the Pennsylvania Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship. (PACTH)

It is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. PATH International, formally (NARHA)

Hands On is a 501c3 all volunteer non-profit. We are able to offer at cost services because of generous donations from local businesses and individuals like you.

We cannot thank you enough for your generosity during Centre Gives! We had multiple anonymous donors and in memory of d...
05/08/2026

We cannot thank you enough for your generosity during Centre Gives! We had multiple anonymous donors and in memory of donors! HOTR is truly grateful and your support is how we continue to care for the horses and provide equine therapy. ❤️

One more hour left in the Centre Gives online fund raiser! Your support is greatly appreciated! Here are some behind the...
05/07/2026

One more hour left in the Centre Gives online fund raiser! Your support is greatly appreciated! Here are some behind the scenes pics of working with Snickers at the mounting block and her enjoying some scratches and love.

There are less than 3 hours left of the Centre Gives online fundraiser. You have until 8 o’clock to donate. We appreciat...
05/07/2026

There are less than 3 hours left of the Centre Gives online fundraiser. You have until 8 o’clock to donate. We appreciate everyone’s support! Here is a flashback to when Kramer tried to eat Berry’s er 🤣

05/07/2026

There is still time to donate to your favorite nonprofit for Centre Gives! The online fundraiser runs all day.

We lost one of our therapy horses this year and while we are heart broken Ziggy did so much for the program. Ziggy was 4...
05/06/2026

We lost one of our therapy horses this year and while we are heart broken Ziggy did so much for the program. Ziggy was 41 and lived a long life that included showing, jumping, and equine therapy. He was patient, sweet, loved the kids and taught many to ride. If you are interested in donating during Centre Gives and want your donation to be in his memory, please PM us and let us know you donated in his memory.

05/06/2026

Mariah was a fan of the watermelon as well!

05/06/2026

Cahoots is Kramers pasture buddy and he did not like the watermelon. He wouldn’t even try it 😂

05/06/2026

We tried the watermelon challenge with the horses at the farm. As you can see Chip liked it!

Don’t forget to donate to your favorite nonprofit today and tomorrow during the Centre Gives 36 online fundraiser!

Join us today and tomorrow May 6th & 7th for Centre Gives 36 hour online fundraiser. To donate to Hands On Therapeutic R...
05/06/2026

Join us today and tomorrow May 6th & 7th for Centre Gives 36 hour online fundraiser. To donate to Hands On Therapeutic Riding Program click on the link below. This will take you to the Centre Gives fundraising page for HOTR and you can donate there.

Hands On Therapeutic Riding is an all volunteer program. We use the healing power of horses to provide equine-facilitated therapy to children and adults with...

Centre Gives starts tomorrow morning! Today’s highlighted horse is Kermit. He is a 23 years old, furry white pony. Kermi...
05/05/2026

Centre Gives starts tomorrow morning! Today’s highlighted horse is Kermit. He is a 23 years old, furry white pony. Kermit is a great all purpose pony who has done it all - hunter and jumper shows, dressage, and x-country. He loved trail riding, but due to asthma and seasonal allergies which make it hard for him to breathe, he enjoys the slower pace of life at HOTR. He enjoys the at risk youth program and an occasional rider for short easy trips around the ring. Your donations will help with Kermit’s allergy medicine.

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880 Smith Road
Port Matilda, PA
16870

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+18146928637

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