The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) was founded in 1986 and is located on 15 acres in the beautiful South Toe Valley. ATRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency and has 3 Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship Certified instructors. Additionally physical, occupational and speech therapists are often involved, either hands on or acting as consultants. 

Mission: The Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) provides therapeutic horseback riding for persons with physical, cognitive, and/or emotional challenges in a safe, structured environment.

Therapeutic Horsemanship Certified instructors

2023 Board of Directors

Miika Rolett – Executive Director   (Reports to the board)

Jan Sparks – President                 Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, Retired

Sally McCoy – Vice President       Physical Therapist

Katie Bernstein – Secretary         Self-employed Artist

John Hall –                                    Pastor, High School Educator, Retired

Meri Stella – Treasurer                  Physician

Charles Bierbauer-                        Professor Emeritus of Journalism, Retired

Ed Blattler-                                     CPA

Michael Hopson-                           Communications, Retired

Julie Spitzer-                                  Project Manager, Retired

Amanda Fender-                            Magistrate

Carol Hilbert-                                  Social Worker

Cher Levin-                                     Disney Executive, Retired

Richard Adams-                              Lawyer, Retired