What Pegasus Therapeutic Riding does

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 and headquartered on a 22-acre property in Brewster, New York. It delivers equine-assisted activity and therapy programs to children, teens, and adults with developmental, emotional, social, and physical challenges, as well as to veterans and first responders, and to individuals navigating cancer, anxiety, depression, grief, or caregiver burnout. The organization is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center, staffed by PATH-certified instructors alongside physical and occupational therapists and licensed educators, and supported by 341 volunteers and a 13-horse herd. Service delivery is in-person at the Brewster farm, with no digital product distribution.

Program offerings include Therapeutic Riding (mounted sessions targeting mobility, balance, posture, coordination, language, behavior, and concentration), Therapeutic Horsemanship (ground-based life-skills work), a five-week Veterans and First Responders Resilience Training program, Wellness and Resilience through Challenges (ground-based horsemanship), one-day Equine Experience Days, and a HEAL-TH Training and Workshop for external school groups and agencies. The portfolio is rounded out by community and fundraising events, including an annual Horse Show and the Denim and Diamonds Gala.

Revenue is generated through a mix of donations (general contributions, tribute gifts, the HorseCare Heroes monthly giving program, horse sponsorships, and capital campaign gifts), program fees, and a recently launched merchandise store. The organization discloses an annual operating budget of $1.4 million, almost entirely funded by donations, and provides roughly $20,000 per year in program scholarships to participant families in need. It holds a Charity Navigator Four Star rating and is governed by a Board of Directors under Executive Director Candice Sciarrillo and Chief Program Officer Liz Fortes.

Name

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding

Legal name

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Inc.

Website

https://pegasustr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that delivers PATH Intl.-accredited equine-assisted therapy programs to individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those facing life challenges at its Brewster, NY farm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine-Assisted Therapy Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy (Hydrotherapy, Sports Med) (HLAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Equine-assisted therapy
• Therapeutic riding services
• Adaptive horsemanship programs
• Special needs therapy
• Veteran resilience training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brewster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations form the primary revenue source. Donations fund the $1.4 million annual operating budget. Multiple giving options include general contributions, tribute/memorial gifts, HorseCare Heroes monthly giving, special ribbons for horse show, and horse donations.
2. Program Fees: Fees for equine-assisted therapeutic programs including therapeutic riding, therapeutic horsemanship, veterans/first responders resilience training, and wellness programs. The organization provides approximately $20,000 in program scholarships annually to participant families in need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides equine-assisted activities and therapy programs for individuals with disabilities, special needs, and life challenges. Programs include Therapeutic Riding (mounted), Therapeutic Horsemanship (ground-based), Veterans and First Responders Resilience Training, Wellness and Resilience through Challenges, and Equine Experience Days. All services are delivered by PATH Intl.-certified instructors at the 22-acre Pegasus Farm facility in Brewster, NY.

Product overview

Pegasus Therapeutic Riding operates as a single-location nonprofit therapeutic services organization offering a portfolio of equine-assisted activity programs. The core offerings include Therapeutic Riding (mounted sessions improving physical and cognitive outcomes) and Therapeutic Horsemanship (ground-based life skills development). Specialized programs address Veterans and First Responders through Resilience Training, and general wellness through Wellness and Resilience through Challenges. The organization also provides one-day Equine Experience Days for the special needs community. Educational services include the HEAL-TH Training Workshop for professionals. Community engagement is supported through annual events including the Horse Show and Denim and Diamonds Gala. All programs are delivered by PATH International-certified instructors at the Pegasus Farm facility in Brewster, NY.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Riding Mounted equine-assisted riding sessions that produce improvements in mobility, balance, posture, coordination, language development, behavior control, and concentration for children, teens, and adults with disabilities and challenges.
• Therapeutic Horsemanship Ground-based equine interaction program that teaches critical life skills such as trust, respect, honesty, and communication through activities like grooming and leading horses, for individuals with disabilities and challenges.
• Resilience Training for Veterans and First Responders Five-week experiential horsemanship program combining basic horsemanship techniques with the restorative power of horses, helping veterans and first responders rebuild healthy relationships and manage PTSD, stress, and anger.
• Wellness and Resilience through Challenges Ground-based equine-assisted wellness program offered in five-week sessions that supports social-emotional health, resilience, and personal growth for individuals facing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, trauma, caregiver fatigue, or life transitions.
• Equine Experience Days One-day experiential learning program offering hands-on horse activities, gardening, music, and art projects to build self-esteem, confidence, and empowerment for special needs individuals and families.
• HEAL-TH Training and Workshop for School Groups and Agencies Professional training workshop for school groups and agencies covering curriculum design, experiential lesson planning, and identifying transferable life skills for building unmounted equine-assisted programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,526 program hours delivered annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ox Ridge Hunt ClubhistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal location where first Pegasus therapeutic riding sessions began in September 1975, in Darien, Connecticut. Site of the founding of the organization.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easter Seals: Large national nonprofit providing disability and rehabilitation services including therapeutic programs. While not equine-focused, it represents an incumbent provider serving overlapping disability and special needs populations at greater scale.

Direct peers

• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Connecticut serving populations with special needs. Geographically adjacent to Pegasus in the NY/CT region with overlapping participant base.
• GallopNYC: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center serving New York City with similar equine-assisted therapy programs for individuals with disabilities. Directly comparable mission, certification, and program structure to Pegasus.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Michigan serving people with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. Highly comparable program structure and accredited nonprofit model.
• Mane Stream: PATH Premier Accredited center in New Jersey providing equine-assisted therapy and horsemanship programs to individuals with disabilities. Comparable program mix and nonprofit mission.
• Great and Small: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding organization in Maryland serving individuals with disabilities and challenges through equine-assisted services. Comparable nonprofit mission and PATH accreditation.
• Hearts & Horses: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Colorado offering equine-assisted therapy and interactive vaulting for people with disabilities. Comparable accredited nonprofit model.
• Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Pennsylvania serving children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted activities and therapies.
• NCEFT (National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy): PATH Premier Accredited equine therapy center in California providing equine-facilitated therapy for veterans, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Comparable veterans program focus.
• Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Ohio offering equine-assisted therapy, horsemanship, and Veterans programs. Similar program portfolio to Pegasus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PegasusNYCT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1PeoMeGBsuxiSbftgxwCXA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PegasusNYandCT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pegasus-therapeutic-riding-nyct
• Instagraminstagram.com/pegasusnyct

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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