Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy

A nonprofit organization

$1,825 raised by 19 donors

30% complete

$6,000 Goal

Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy (RMRT) is a 501(c)(3) equine assisted services center located in Boulder, CO.  We are proud to be a Premier Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Intl. Member Center. We work with individuals of all ages with a variety of physical, cognitive and emotional challenges, providing therapy and recreational opportunities that involve interaction with our equine partners. 

The team at RMRT is comprised of compassionate and experienced  instructors, therapists, volunteers, and equine trainers. The therapists and instructors at RMRT have made significant contributions in the field of equine assisted therapies and activities. RMRT aims to continue as a leader and innovator in equine assisted therapies and activities.

Why Horses? They are thoughtful in their decision making and they give honest and immediate feedback. Experiencing and learning from herd dynamics allows us to shift and make small changes in our actions and behaviors, cultivating our social and emotional intelligence skills over time. We view our horses as equal partners in our work. They are the heart of everything that we do!


Testimonials

"To be able to get on a horse in these surroundings and to experience this outdoor activity in spite of my disability...it's like an open door when so many other doors have closed." - Gretchen (program participant)

"It has made all the difference in her life! It has been about what she CAN DO and not what she can't. It has meant lasting friendships, learning responsibilities and a deep sense of belonging, which has enriched her life." - Patti (mother of program participant)

Mission

Our mission is to assist individuals with physical, cognitive and/or emotional challenges to reach their fullest potential through equine-assisted therapies and activities.

Background Statement

Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy was founded in 1993. It started as a therapeutic riding center and has since grown to the multi-program equine assisted services center that it is today. Our goal is to help each participant reach their fullest potential as a human being and as a horseperson.

Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy provides services each year to 150 participants ranging in age from 3 years old through teenagers and seniors. To serve our community to the best of our ability, our team is comprised of compassionate and experienced instructors, therapists, volunteers, and equine trainers. We are always striving to make our programs the best that they can be.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy

other names

RMRT

Year Established

1993

Tax id (EIN)

31-1528971

Category

Animal-Related

Organization Size

Small Organization

Address

67 South Cherryvale Road
Boulder, CO 80303

Service areas

Boulder County, CO, US

Phone

303-494-1299

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