Runnin WJ Ranch

What Runnin WJ Ranch does

Runnin WJ Ranch is a Christian non-profit therapeutic riding center headquartered at 4802 S Kings Highway in Texarkana, TX, serving children ages four and older with physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges. Its core offering is equine-assisted therapy: structured horseback riding sessions led by PATH International CTRI certified instructors with over 20 years of combined experience, supported by a volunteer network that provides side walkers and horse leaders for each rider. The organization delivers one-on-one or small-group lessons aligned to custom student goals, supplemented by pre- and post-riding activities (games, coloring, socialization) and ongoing fundraising events.

The operating model is community-based. Families enroll directly via phone (903-838-3223) or website contact form, and revenue comes from two streams: recurring therapeutic riding session fees and charitable donations processed through a PayPal donation button. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The organization relies heavily on volunteers and in-kind contributions, including a horse donation program formalized in January 2024, and markets primarily through local referrals, a maintained blog, and Facebook. There is no evidence of institutional funding, multi-site operations, or technology product development beyond a standard WordPress site and JotForm volunteer application. The technology stack is operationally minimal and the service is fundamentally human- and equine-labor intensive.

Name

Runnin WJ Ranch

Legal name

Runnin WJ Ranch

Website

https://runninwjranch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Runnin WJ Ranch is a Texarkana, TX non-profit therapeutic riding center providing PATH CTRI certified equine-assisted therapy to children ages 4+ with physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges, funded through session fees and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Riding Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Equestrian & Horse Trekking Centers (THAAAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Equestrian Teams & Stables (Racing/Show Jumping/Eventing) (MPAKABAG)

Keywords

• Therapeutic riding
• Equine therapy
• Special needs services
• Children's therapy
• Horseback riding lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Texarkana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Therapeutic Riding Sessions: Revenue from therapeutic horseback riding sessions for children with special needs. Families enroll children in the program for ongoing riding sessions.
2. Donations: Accepts charitable donations via PayPal to support operations, rider scholarships, and therapy horse maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Runnin WJ Ranch provides therapeutic horseback riding services for children with special needs, starting at age four, in Texarkana, TX. PATH CTRI certified instructors deliver structured riding sessions with custom lesson plans designed to improve physical, emotional, social, and behavioral skills. Each rider is supported by trained volunteers serving as side walkers and horse leaders during sessions.

Product overview

Runnin WJ Ranch operates as a therapeutic riding center offering equine-assisted services to children in Texarkana, TX. The core offering is therapeutic horseback riding led by PATH CTRI certified instructors, targeting children ages four and up with physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The center provides structured riding sessions with custom lesson plans, supplemented by pre/post-riding activities. The organization also relies on volunteer programs including Side Walkers and Horse Leaders, and hosts fundraising events throughout the year to support operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Horseback Riding Sessions

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: BraveHearts is a PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center serving children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted services. It is directly comparable to Runnin WJ Ranch on therapy mission, certified-instructor delivery model, and donation-funded non-profit structure.
• Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship: Ride On is a PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic horsemanship program serving children and adults with disabilities through horseback riding. It is directly comparable to Runnin WJ Ranch on therapeutic riding delivery, certified instructors, and non-profit community funding model, though at a much larger scale in California.
• Strides Therapeutic Riding Center: Strides is a therapeutic riding center serving children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted services and PATH-certified instruction. It is directly comparable to Runnin WJ Ranch on mission, target population, and instructor-certified delivery model, though operating in a different region.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: Cheff Center is a PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center serving children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. It is highly comparable to Runnin WJ Ranch in target population (special needs children), service offering (therapeutic riding lessons), and instructor credentials.
• SpiritHorse International: SpiritHorse International is one of the largest therapeutic horseback riding networks in the U.S., providing equine-assisted services to children with disabilities including autism. It directly compares to Runnin WJ Ranch on therapeutic riding curriculum, PATH-affiliated instruction, and a non-profit/charitable funding model, though it operates across many more sites.
• Mane Intent Therapeutic Riding Center: Mane Intent provides equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding to individuals with special needs, including children with autism and developmental disabilities. It closely matches Runnin WJ Ranch's mission, PATH-affiliated instruction, and volunteer-supported session model.
• Field of Dreams Therapeutic Riding Center: Field of Dreams is a PATH-member therapeutic riding center providing equine-assisted services to children and adults with special needs. It is directly comparable on mission, target population, instructor certification, and small non-profit operating model similar to Runnin WJ Ranch.
• Saddle Up! Therapeutic Horsemanship: Saddle Up! is a PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic horsemanship program serving children with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. It is directly comparable to Runnin WJ Ranch on therapeutic riding curriculum, certified-instructor model, and donor-funded non-profit operations.
• EquiCenter Therapeutic Riding Center: EquiCenter is a PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center serving children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges through equine-assisted therapy. It is directly comparable to Runnin WJ Ranch on therapeutic riding delivery, target population, and community-funded operations.

Others

• PATH International: PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) is the industry credentialing and accreditation body for therapeutic riding centers, including Runnin WJ Ranch's CTRI-certified instructors. It is not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem enabler that defines the standards Runnin WJ Ranch operates under.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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