On Eagles' Wings

What On Eagles' Wings does

On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship center founded in September 2007 and located at 371 Opekiska Ridge Rd, Fairmont, West Virginia. The organization delivers equine-assisted services to children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional, and social disabilities — including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and ADD — across the North Central West Virginia region. Its therapeutic methodology leverages the three-dimensional movement of the horse, which mimics the human gait, to stimulate participants' physical, cognitive, sensory, and vestibular systems, with documented outcomes including participants achieving first words or first steps.

The center operates six interconnected programs: Therapeutic Riding (adaptive riding lessons), Hippotherapy (physical, occupational, or speech therapy using horse movement, delivered via a partnership with Good Pediatric Rehabilitation), Mini Wings (community outreach using miniature horses at hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and libraries), Equine-Assisted Learning/Wingin' It (group horsemanship sessions in partnership with Monongalia County Excel, Gateway of Uniontown, and WisePath of Morgantown), Equine-Assisted Leadership Development (corporate and academic workshops delivered through Leadership Adventures), and a hosted West Virginia University equine studies minor. The organization is PATH Premier Accredited, runs 18 therapy horses, and is staffed by PATH International- and American Hippotherapy Association-certified instructors.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining $30 per-lesson program fees, individual donations (via PayPal or mail), annual horse sponsorships ($3,500/year for full-size horses, $2,500/year for miniature horses), and foundation grants. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals from healthcare providers, schools, universities (notably WVU and Waynesburg University), and local organizations, supplemented by community events, newsletters via Constant Contact, and earned media. Volunteer recruitment is a key operational pillar, with a minimum age of 16 for unsupervised volunteers.

Name

On Eagles' Wings

Legal name

On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship

Website

https://oneagleswingswv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

On Eagles' Wings is a 501(c)(3) PATH Premier Accredited nonprofit in Fairmont, West Virginia, delivering equine-assisted therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, leadership, and learning programs to individuals with disabilities across North Central West Virginia using its 18-therapy-horse facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Horsemanship / Equine-Assisted Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Rehabilitation, Layup & Retirement Facilities (AFAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Equine Care & Stable Management (EDAOAOAE)

Keywords

• Therapeutic riding
• Equine-assisted therapy
• Hippotherapy services
• Adaptive horsemanship
• Therapeutic horsemanship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged for therapeutic riding lessons at $30 per lesson for private, double, and group offerings.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted via PayPal or mail. Supports ongoing program needs and high-quality therapeutic programming.
3. Horse Sponsorship: Donors can fund horse care costs including feed, hay, farrier and veterinarian expenses. Full-size horse care costs $3,500/year, miniature horse costs $2,500/year. Donors may fund a year or any portion.
4. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations like FirstEnergy Foundation to support services for underserved populations and equine therapy programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit center that delivers equine-assisted services to individuals with disabilities. Its core offerings include therapeutic riding lessons, hippotherapy, equine-assisted learning, equine-assisted leadership development workshops, and community outreach via miniature horses, all delivered at a single Fairmont, WV facility using 18 therapy horses by PATH-certified instructors.

Product overview

On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship is a single-location nonprofit therapeutic riding center offering a unified suite of equine-assisted services. The core offering consists of six interconnected programs: Therapeutic Riding (adaptive riding lessons for individuals with disabilities), Hippotherapy (physical/occupational/speech therapy using horse movement), Mini Wings (community outreach with miniature horses), Equine-Assisted Leadership Development (corporate/educational workshops), Equine-Assisted Learning/Wingin' It (group learning sessions), and the WVU Mountaineers partnership (university equine studies program). The organization also offers a Horse Sponsorship program as a supplementary giving option. All programs are delivered at the Fairmont, WV facility by PATH-certified instructors using the organization's 18 therapy horses. The center is PATH Premier Accredited and partners with Good Pediatric Rehabilitation for hippotherapy services and Leadership Adventures for leadership workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Riding

Quantifiable outcome

• First words and first steps achieved by participants due to powerful influence of the horse

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Good Pediatric Rehabilitation, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Good Pediatric Rehabilitation provides physical therapy using hippotherapy as a treatment strategy. Rachael Biesecker, DPT, provides services at the facility with AHA Level 2 certification.
• Leadership AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOEW partnered with Leadership Adventures to become certified to provide equine-based leadership courses. Association with PATH International allows provision of experiential leadership training to develop engaging, inspiring leaders.
• West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOEW is home of WVU's equine studies minor in equine-assisted activities and therapies. Students learn to work with horses and people with disabilities, completing coursework toward becoming PATH International therapeutic riding instructors or equine specialists.
• Monongalia County ExcelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Equine-Assisted Learning sessions. Participants learn basic horsemanship skills, do volunteer work, and complete interactive activities with horses during Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning sessions.
• Gateway of UniontowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Equine-Assisted Learning sessions. Groups allow OEW to reach a larger number of people through interactive activities with horses.
• WisePath of MorgantowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Equine-Assisted Learning sessions. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning sessions provide participants with horsemanship skills and interactive activities.
• Waynesburg UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer partnership through which Trent Patrick began volunteering at the farm. He later became a staff member working part-time during school year and full-time during summer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: PATH Premier Accredited nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship center serving individuals with disabilities in Illinois and Wisconsin. Directly comparable to OEW in mission, program structure (therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine-assisted learning), and nonprofit operating model.
• Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA): PATH Premier Accredited center in Omaha, Nebraska offering therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services to individuals with disabilities and veterans. Closely comparable in scale, program mix, and PATH-certified instructor model.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding & Wellness Center: PATH Premier Accredited nonprofit in Old Lyme, Connecticut offering therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted learning. Comparable in program breadth, accreditation tier, and nonprofit community-based delivery.
• Mane Stream (formerly Monmouth County Therapeutic Riding Center): PATH Premier Accredited center in New Jersey providing adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services to people with disabilities. Directly comparable program portfolio and nonprofit operating model.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Premier Accredited center in Augusta, Michigan serving children and adults with disabilities through therapeutic riding and hippotherapy. Comparable mission, accreditation level, and reliance on volunteers and donations.
• EquiCenter (formerly Equine Center for Therapeutic Riding): PATH Premier Accredited nonprofit in Mendon, New York providing adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services. Comparable in scale, programming, and nonprofit operating model with multi-stakeholder funding.
• Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR): PATH Premier Accredited nonprofit in Lenoir City, Tennessee offering therapeutic and adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted learning. Directly comparable mission, accreditation, and reliance on certified instructors and volunteers.
• Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP): PATH Premier Accredited nonprofit in Clifton, Virginia providing equine-assisted services to individuals with disabilities. Comparable in PATH certification, program structure, and community-based nonprofit model.
• STRIDES Therapeutic Riding Program: PATH Premier Accredited nonprofit in Pinckney, Michigan delivering adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted learning to individuals with disabilities and veterans. Comparable in program mix, volunteer reliance, and PATH accreditation.

Regional players

• WinPlace Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH member center operating in Ohio offering therapeutic horsemanship for individuals with disabilities. Adjacent geographic peer with comparable program offerings; useful for understanding Appalachian/Midwest regional market dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OnEaglesWingsTherapeuticRidingCenter

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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