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Who are we?

Breaking Free Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Therapeutic Equine riding center located in southeastern Ohio. Our mission is: Empowering individuals with diverse challenges through unique equine-assisted therapeutic experiences.

Breaking Free TRC has been in operation since 2008 and A Premier Accredited Center with PATH International since 2013. We offer several programs in a safe supportive environment. As a non-profit organization, and on Ohio Charity, Breaking Free Therapeutic Riding Center exists through the efforts of volunteers, donations, fundraisers, and sponsors.

Our impact in 2024

1,200

Over 1,200 riding
lessons taught

45

Up to 45 riders a week

50

Over 50 volunteers

14

14 equine partners

To register for lessons, please contact

our office at (740) 995-9395. We are

in office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday though Friday.

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Support BFTRC Riders Now

PATH is an international governing body that sets standards for equine therapy and equine facilitated learning for centers who provide services for the disabled. PATH Int. has been a leader in therapeutic riding since 1969. You can visit their website at http://www.pathintl.org .

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Our instructors are PATH Certified Registered Riding Instructors who must complete training and testing to become certified. They also complete continuing education hours annually. PATH's training standards ensure our instructors are highly trained and follow strict guidelines for the safety of our participants, volunteers, and equine partners.

 Riding can help:

Improve the individual's physical, psychological and cognitive abilities. The horse is a means of exercise, as well as a warm and friendly companion.

Who we serve:

Breaking Free earned a Premier Accredited Center in 2013 through Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Intl. We have been a PATH Center Member and followed their safety and program guidelines since 2009 when we began.

PATH international

CONTACT
US

Tel. (740) 995-9395

Email. 1bftrc@att.net

Office Hours:

Monday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

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VISIT
US

2781 North Moose Eye Road

Norwich OH, 43767

By appointment

 

TELL
US

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