WELCOME
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.
As Breaking Free Therapeutic Riding Center is a non-profit we rely on donations from our generous partners.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you have questions about volunteering contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 740-995-9395 / 740-624-6211 or volcoordbftrc@att.net
Current Volunteers: Clickhere for the Volunteer Information Center
Volunteers are the engine behind our programs, without their sacrifice of time and energy Breaking Free would not be the success it has come to be in touching the lives of our students.
Whether you are interested in volunteering on a weekly basis during sessions, during our monthly work day, organizing a fundraiser or mucking stalls there is spot for you at Breaking Free.
Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and complete an interview and training/ safety course (full day) at the center before beginning work at Breaking Free. An annual refresher training is required each additional year.
If you are interested in volunteering at Breaking Free, please fill out this short application and a staff member will be in touch with you shortly: Volunteer application
Available Volunteer areas:
Sessions - side walker, activities helper, horse leader
Day Camp Helper -
Feeders - to feed, water and check on horses during non-session days and during wintertime.
Maintenance/facilities- arena, barn, hay making
Fundraisers -we need people to help plan, solicit businesses, bring in event sponsors, work events
Professionals - in the fields of OP's, PT's, Medical, Special Education, CPA to partner with us