Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida

What Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida does

Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida (EATSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida, that provides equine-assisted therapeutic services to children and adults with special needs. The organization operates from a single campus located within Tradewinds Park North (3601 West Sample Road), featuring the Vegso Family Covered Arena, which enables year-round programming regardless of weather. EATSF serves approximately 120 children and adults annually, supported by 11–50 staff and a base of nearly 200 volunteers, and is the only Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International Premier Accredited Center in Broward County — a credential requiring adherence to over 150 industry standards.

EATSF delivers four core programs: Therapeutic Riding (the largest program, using mounted horseback riding to address cognitive, physical, emotional, and social outcomes for individuals with disabilities), Hippotherapy (physical, occupational, and speech therapy using characteristic horse movement as a graded motor and sensory input), Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (unmounted ground-based therapy with licensed mental health professionals, including a specialized track for veterans with PTSD), and Unmounted Horsemanship (hands-on learning about horse care and horsemanship). Programs are scheduled in 10-week sessions mirroring the Broward and Palm Beach County school calendars, with therapeutic riding and unmounted horsemanship priced at $600 per session, supplemented by hippotherapy and EAP at separately quoted pricing and a $25 annual application fee.

The organization's revenue model combines three streams: program session fees paid by participants (with financial assistance and scholarships available), tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations (with the organization claiming more than 80% of every dollar raised is allocated to program-related expenses), and event fundraising through signature annual events (the Horseshoe Hoedown and Day at the Races) plus smaller awareness events. A portion of long-term capital is held in named endowments, including the Rider Scholarship Endowment, the Dr. Jerry H. Rudnick Herd Stewardship Endowment, and the Stanley & Carol Zeitchick Children's Fund, with additional legacy giving via bequests and charitable trusts. EATSF also accepts Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities MedWaiver and Step Up for Students FES-UA scholarship funding as third-party reimbursement pathways. The organization carries no proprietary technology, no app, and no digital product surface; all service delivery is on-site and in-person.

Name

Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida

Legal name

Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida

Website

https://equineatsf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EATSF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 in Coconut Creek, Florida, providing equine-assisted therapy — therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy, and unmounted horsemanship — to 120+ children and adults annually with disabilities, including veterans with PTSD. It is the only PATH Premier Accredited Center in Broward County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Coconut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Session Fees: Fees charged for therapeutic riding, unmounted horsemanship, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted psychotherapy programs. Priced at $600 per 10-week session for therapeutic riding and unmounted horsemanship, with separate pricing for hippotherapy and EAP. A $25 annual application processing fee applies.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. More than 80% of every dollar raised is allocated to program-related expenses. Monthly giving program available.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual signature events including the Horseshoe Hoedown and Day at the Races generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, live and silent auctions.
4. Endowment and Scholarship Funds: Donors may contribute to endowed funds including the Rider Scholarship Endowment, Dr. Jerry H. Rudnick Herd Stewardship Endowment, and Stanley & Carol Zeitchick Children's Fund. Legacy giving options include bequests, life insurance beneficiaries, and charitable trusts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EATSF provides four equine-assisted service programs — Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Unmounted Horsemanship — to children and adults with special needs. Programs are delivered by PATH-certified instructors and trained volunteers on a single Coconut Creek, Florida campus in 10-week sessions, with pricing of $600 per 10-week session for Therapeutic Riding and Unmounted Horsemanship.

Product overview

Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida (EATSF) is a non-profit organization offering four distinct equine-assisted service programs: Therapeutic Riding (TR), Hippotherapy (Physical Therapy), Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), and Unmounted Horsemanship (UH). The organization serves children and adults with special needs through mounted and unmounted programs that provide therapeutic benefits in health, education, sport, and recreation. Programs are delivered by PATH-certified instructors and run on a 10-week session calendar mirroring the Broward and Palm Beach County school systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Riding (TR)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 pelvic movements per riding session - replicable gait pattern impossible in gym/clinical settings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PATH InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International provides accreditation, continuing education, and industry standardization. EATSF holds Premier Accredited Center status - the only PAC in Broward County. Requires adherence to over 150 professional and programmatic standards.
• Special Olympics BrowardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEATSF serves as host site for Broward County Equestrian Games. Riders participate in equitation and trail course competitions judged by certified judges. EATSF participation requires enrollment of at least 10 weeks prior to competition season.
• Step Up for Students / Florida Department of EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEATSF assists families receiving FES-UA (Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities) funding through Step Up for Students. Families self-pay and submit for reimbursement.
• Florida Agency for Persons with DisabilitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEATSF works with families receiving support through the MedWaiver program. Families self-pay and submit independently for reimbursement.
• Tradewinds Park NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEATSF campus is located within Tradewinds Park North in Coconut Creek. The park provides facility access including covered arena. Gate fees waived for EATSF visitors on Saturdays.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA): PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center serving Nebraska and Iowa with therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine services for people with disabilities. Similar program mix, regional scope, and community-supported nonprofit model.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: PATH Premier Accredited center in Old Lyme, CT offering therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services to individuals with special needs. Comparable nonprofit structure, accreditation level, and program portfolio.
• GallopNYC: PATH-accredited therapeutic horsemanship nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY serving riders with disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, and PTSD. Closely comparable program mix and urban-fringe delivery model.
• Mane Stream: PATH Premier Accredited center in Gladstone, NJ providing therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services to children and adults with special needs. Closely aligned mission, services, and accreditation profile.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Augusta, Michigan serving children and adults with disabilities. Comparable nonprofit operating model, multi-program portfolio (therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine-assisted activities), and reliance on certified instructors and volunteers.
• Rocky Mountain Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Loveland, CO delivering equine-assisted services to individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Directly comparable program portfolio and accreditation tier.
• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Harvard, IL serving youth and adults with disabilities, including a dedicated veterans program. Comparable mission, accreditation tier, and program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.): The industry body that sets the Premier Accredited Center standards EATSF meets. PATH Intl. is the umbrella membership and accreditation organization for the U.S. therapeutic horsemanship field, defining the operational standards against which EATSF and peers are evaluated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/equineatsf

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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