FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

What FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER does

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1978 and headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. It delivers equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding programs to nearly 1,000 individuals annually across ages 4 through 80+, addressing emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges including anxiety, depression, PTSD, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, and developmental delays. Service is delivered through four primary program lines for Children & Teens (including an on-site alternative high school), Adults, Veterans, and Schools & Groups, plus Educational Workshops for instructor training. The core operating assets are a herd of 30 specially trained therapy horses (mostly donated) and a network of 250 volunteers, supported by certified instructors.

The organization's business model combines program tuition and registration fees with donations and contributions, the latter being the most significant funding vehicle. Fieldstone Farm sustains a multi-channel donor and community engagement approach anchored by the annual Chefs Unbridled fundraiser (held at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club Polo Field and now in its 21st year) and supported by a website, email newsletter, and active Facebook and Instagram presence. It also operates a regional distribution channel through partnerships with more than 50 schools and non-profits across Northeast Ohio, which serves as the primary referral pipeline for students.

Fieldstone Farm self-describes as one of the largest therapeutic riding centers in the country and holds PATH International Premier Accredited Center status alongside Charity Navigator Four-Star and GuideStar Platinum transparency ratings. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with 100% annual giving participation, employs approximately 23 staff, and operates on an annual budget of approximately $2.8 million. It is registered as a non-profit entity in Ohio under EIN 34-1310435.

Name

FIELDSTONE FARM THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

Legal name

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center

Website

https://fieldstonefarmtrc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1978 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio that delivers equine-assisted therapy to nearly 1,000 individuals annually across ages 4-80+, addressing emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges through certified instructors and 30 therapy horses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Riding Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Therapeutic riding programs
• Equine-assisted therapy
• Special needs riding
• Veteran therapeutic services
• Equine educational workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Chagrin Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Non-profit organization funded significantly by donor contributions. The organization emphasizes that donors make programs possible and offers multiple giving vehicles including the annual Chefs Unbridled fundraiser event.
2. Program Tuition and Registration: Revenue from students enrolled in therapeutic riding programs for children, teens, adults, and veterans. Tuition payment system available through the website.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fieldstone Farm provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted activities for individuals with emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges. Services are delivered through certified instructors and a herd of 30 trained therapy horses across Children & Teens, Adults, Veterans, Schools & Groups, and Educational Workshops programs. The center operates from its Chagrin Falls, Ohio campus and partners with 50+ schools and non-profits across Northeast Ohio.

Product overview

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center offers therapeutic riding and horse-assisted programs as a unified service model. The organization provides five core programmatic services: Children & Teens Programs (including an on-site alternative high school), Adults Programs (riding, carriage driving, mindfulness), Veterans Programs, Schools & Groups Programs, and Educational Workshops. Programs serve individuals ages 4-80 with emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges including anxiety, depression, PTSD, cerebral palsy, autism, and developmental disabilities. The center operates with 30 therapy horses and conducts annual fundraising through the Chefs Unbridled event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children & Teens Programs Therapeutic riding and related programs designed for children and teens with emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges, including an on-site alternative high school. Programs are tailored to individual needs.
• Adults Programs Therapeutic riding, carriage driving, mindfulness, and trust-building work with horses on the ground for adults with various disabilities and challenges seeking relaxation, strength building, motivation, and independence.
• Veterans Programs Comprehensive therapeutic programs for veterans, including survivors of trauma and those with PTSD, focusing on PTSD recovery, trauma recovery, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.
• Schools & Groups Programs Partnership-based therapeutic riding and educational programs delivered to schools and non-profit groups throughout Northeast Ohio, supporting group therapy, social skills, and educational objectives.
• Educational Workshops Instructor training and educational workshops hosted throughout the year for therapeutic riding professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 people served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Over 50 Schools and Non-Profits (Northeast Ohio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFieldstone Farm partners with more than 50 schools and non-profit organizations throughout Northeast Ohio to deliver therapeutic riding programs. This partnership network enables reach into the broader community and provides ongoing referral pipeline for students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights11 records

Direct peers

• Dream Catchers Therapeutic Riding Center: Virginia-based therapeutic riding center serving individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. Directly comparable multi-segment programming, volunteer-driven operations, and donor-funded non-profit model.
• Reins of Life: Indiana therapeutic horseback riding center serving children and adults with disabilities. Comparable non-profit structure, PATH-accredited programs, and partnership-based service delivery make it a strong operational peer.
• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: Large therapeutic riding center serving children and adults with disabilities in the Midwest. Comparable scale, multi-program model (children/adults/veterans), Premier Accredited PATH status, and donor-funded non-profit structure closely mirror Fieldstone's.
• Mane Stream: New Jersey therapeutic riding center offering equine-assisted services to individuals with special needs. Comparable in service mix, PATH accreditation, and ability to manage a herd of therapy horses for program delivery.
• SpiritHorse International: Therapeutic riding organization operating multiple centers with equine-assisted activities for individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth. Similar mission and franchise-style non-profit delivery model to therapeutic riding services.
• Strides to Success: Indiana-based equine-assisted therapy center with programs for children, adults, and veterans. Comparable multi-segment programming, donor-funded model, and PATH-accredited therapeutic operations.
• National Center for Equine-Assisted Therapy: Equine-assisted therapy organization providing therapeutic riding and related services. Directly overlaps with Fieldstone's core service offering of using horses for therapeutic outcomes for individuals with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center: Connecticut-based therapeutic riding center providing equine-assisted services to individuals with special needs. Closely comparable in mission, multi-segment programming (children, adults, veterans), PATH Premier Accredited status, and non-profit funding model.

Others

• PATH International: Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International - the industry certifying body that grants Fieldstone's Premier Accredited status. Compares as an industry partner/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, governing standards across therapeutic riding centers.
• Horses & Humans Research Foundation: Non-profit research organization dedicated to equine-assisted activities and therapy research. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem organization supporting the evidence base and credibility for therapeutic riding programs like Fieldstone's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Fieldstone
• Instagraminstagram.com/fieldstonefarmtrc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fieldstone-farm-therapeutic-riding-center

Compliance3 records

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