Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center
Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center 

Affiliations

 

ATRC is a premier accredited center with PATH International.

 

 

Programs/ Forms

Forms are due 2 weeks before session. Note:  scholarship form is due 4 weeks before session.

Upcoming Events

Spring Session begins the week of March 17!

 

SUMMER CAMP         2025!!!

Registration opens March 12, 2025

6/16-6/20 Mental Health Support

ages 10-12

6/23-6/27 Literacy

elementary school

7/7-7/11 Mental Health Support

ages 6-9

7/14-7/18 Preschool ages 3-5

7/21-7/30

Physical Therapy

8/4-8/8

Preschool ages 3-5

Testimonials

From a program director:

I could tell immediately when he had been with the horses. He was calmer and more centered. This has made a huge difference in his life and he is much happier.

 

From the director of a cooperating non-profit:

Shortbus needs safe work opportunities for artists. ATRC gets a grant for vocational training/workers. ATRC hires Shortbus artists. They learn skills while doing a great job. Shortbus is happy. ATRC is happy. The artists are happy. The horses are happy. Everyone wins.  (Click to see Shortbus participants in action.)

 

From a parent:

Our son LOVES riding and the horses really calm him down. When our son is having a panic attack we try to bring him back by talking about the horses. Omar is a saving grace! When our son is lost in anxiety, us talking about details about Omar, has helped our son to slow his breathing and come back in his body.     

 

CONTACT US:

ATRC

Mailing address:

176 Chimney Ridge
Burnsville, NC 28714

 

Physical address:

299 Riding Center Road

 

Barn phone:

828-675-5630 (land line)

 

E-mail:

atrcriding@gmail.com

 

Facebook:

ATRC - Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center

 

ATRC Board of Directors

Cher Levine

Marian Post

Amanda Fender

Meri Stella

Katie Bernstein

Stephanie Watson

Ed Blattler

Charles Bierbauer

Margot Atuk

Nan Henderson

Dick Adams

Susan Spruill