Background Statement
Founded in 1980, CTRC is the oldest and largest therapeutic riding center in Colorado and among the largest in the nation. CTRC, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has achieved Premier Accreditation status from PATH Intl.- the highest level of accreditation possible. Through our programing, CTRC serves over nearly 400 children and adults with disabilities and utilizes over 1,000 volunteers who give 40,000 hours of volunteer service annually. Additionally, CTRC serves 650 individuals through outreach and education.
CTRC serves children and adults with a wide range of special needs, including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, sensory integration disorder, Autism and Asperger's, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, paraplegia, learning disabilities, multiple sclerosis, stroke, mental health issues and behavior challenges. Therapeutic riding is not a mere pony ride. Rather, it is a complex and exciting means of therapy that produces tangible physical, psychological, social and educational. It is a very powerful and exciting form of therapy that has profound positive results on our riders' lives.