CEDAR CREEK THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

What CEDAR CREEK THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER does

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 and headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, that provides equine-assisted therapy to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities in the mid-Missouri region. The center's core service is therapeutic horseback riding, delivered across three seasonal programs (Spring 8-week, Summer 6-week, Fall 8-week) by instructors certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH). Cedar Creek has held PATH accreditation for over 30 years and operates a purpose-built facility at 4895 E Hwy 163, featuring therapy trails and year-round housing for up to 20 specially trained therapy horses, the majority of which are acquired through donation. The organization serves more than 150 individuals per year and adds specialized programming for military veterans alongside its core physical-disability and mental/emotional-disability rider cohorts.

Revenue mechanics are mixed and intentionally subsidized. Direct rider fees are $600 for an 8-week Spring/Fall session and $450 for a 6-week Summer session, with a $160 scholarship co-pay available for income-qualified riders; per the organization's own statement, these fees cover only about half the real cost of therapy. The gap is funded through community donations (via Givebutter and PayPal), an annual Ride-a-Thon fundraiser, and a planned-giving program (Cedar Creek Legacy Society). Cedar Creek explicitly does not receive United Way, state, or federal funding. Its go-to-market is community-led: hundreds of local volunteers serve each season as horse leaders and sidewalkers, a formal Mizzou Service Learning channel feeds university student volunteers, and awareness is driven by organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), a Google Sites website, an e-newsletter, and earned local media coverage (KBIA, VOX Magazine, COMO Magazine, Columbia Missourian, Columbia Daily Tribune). Operational cadence, headcount of 7, and consistent rider throughput point to a mature, stable nonprofit operating at sub-$1M annual scale.

Name

CEDAR CREEK THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

Legal name

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center

Website

https://cedarcreek.missouri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Columbia, Missouri, founded in 1988, providing PATH-accredited equine-assisted therapy to 150+ individuals with physical, mental, emotional, and veteran-related disabilities across three seasonal sessions per year, funded by rider fees, donations, and community fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Equestrian Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Therapy & Therapeutic Wilderness Programs (THAAAOAG)

Keywords

• Therapeutic horseback riding
• Equine-assisted therapy
• Therapeutic horsemanship services
• Disability therapy programs
• Nonprofit therapy center

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rider Session Fees: Fees charged for therapeutic riding sessions - $600 for 8-week spring/fall sessions and $450 for 6-week summer sessions. Rider fees only cover part of the therapy provided.
2. Donations: Community donations fund safety gear, horse care, scholarships, and facility upkeep. Donations are accepted via Givebutter platform and PayPal.
3. Ride-a-Thon Fundraiser: Annual fundraising event where riders collect sponsors for riding activities. Includes prizes, t-shirts, and BBQ lunch for participants.
4. Legacy/Planned Giving: Cedar Creek Legacy Society recognizes donors who include the organization in estate plans through wills, trusts, or life insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center provides equine-assisted therapy sessions to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities in mid-Missouri. Sessions are delivered in three seasonal formats (Spring 8-week, Summer 6-week, Fall 8-week) by PATH International certified instructors using up to 20 specially trained therapy horses on-site in Columbia, Missouri.

Product overview

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center operates as a single unified therapeutic service providing equine-assisted therapy to individuals with disabilities. The core offering is therapeutic horseback riding sessions offered in three seasonal programs (Spring, Summer, Fall) with PATH-certified instructors. Supporting services include new client evaluations, a horse donation program, volunteer training, and donation/legacy giving programs. The annual Ride-a-Thon serves as the primary fundraising event. All services work together to support the nonprofit's mission of providing equine-assisted therapy to mid-Missouri residents with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Horseback Riding Sessions Seasonal equine-assisted therapy sessions for individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Delivered as 8-week Spring and Fall sessions and a 6-week Summer session with PATH International certified instructors at the Columbia, Missouri facility.
• New Client Evaluations Initial evaluation sessions held three times per year before each session start for first-time riders to assess suitability and place them in appropriate classes. Requires physician releases and intake documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 150 individuals with disabilities per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPATH International provides certification for Cedar Creek instructors and accreditation for the center. All classes include PATH certified instructors. Cedar Creek has been accredited by PATH for over 30 years. PATH is the premier international organization for therapeutic horsemanship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Harvard, Illinois serving riders with disabilities and veterans. Comparable in service mix — including veteran programming — and nonprofit funding model.
• Hearts & Horses: PATH-accredited therapeutic riding nonprofit in Loveland, Colorado serving riders with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities through equine-assisted services — directly comparable nonprofit model and beneficiary mix.
• Mane Stream: PATH-accredited equine-assisted services center in Oldwick, New Jersey providing therapeutic riding and unmounted programs for individuals with disabilities. Directly comparable mission and instructional model.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: Found in 1989 in Augusta, Michigan, Cheff Center is a PATH-accredited nonprofit therapeutic riding center serving children and adults with disabilities. Directly comparable in mission, age, and delivery model to Cedar Creek.
• REINS Therapeutic Riding Program: PATH-accredited therapeutic riding program in San Diego County, California providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities. Comparable to Cedar Creek in session-based, instructor-led delivery.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: PATH Intl. accredited nonprofit therapeutic horsemanship center serving individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities across Connecticut. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and instructional modality to Cedar Creek.
• Exceptional Equestrians: PATH-accredited therapeutic and recreational horsemanship center in Waunakee, Wisconsin serving riders of all ages with disabilities. Comparable nonprofit equine-therapy operator with structured seasonal programming.

Broad incumbents

• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International: The industry body that sets accreditation standards and certifies instructors across therapeutic horsemanship centers in North America. Broad incumbent shaping Cedar Creek's regulatory and instructional framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cedar-Creek-Therapeutic-Riding-Center-460546564144047
• Instagraminstagram.com/cctrc_therapeuticriding
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cedar-creek-therapeutic-riding-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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