HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center

What HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center does

HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 and headquartered in High Point, North Carolina, operating a 53-acre PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center that delivers therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted activities. The organization serves more than 300 individuals annually across a diversified program portfolio: therapeutic riding for individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges, a Veterans Program, SOHL Sisters (female mentorship), Speech in Motion (speech-language pathology integrated with equine movement), Corporate Leadership & Team Building, and At-Risk Youth initiatives. The service model is instructor-led and volunteer-supported, with PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructors and equine specialists coordinating clinical, recreational, and corporate sessions on site.

The organization is staffed by 22 employees and supported by more than 350 volunteers, generating revenue through a blend of program tuition and fees, charitable donations, a 2013-vintage endowment held by the HORSEPOWER Foundation, horse sponsorships, and corporate training contracts. Scholarships and donor underwriting subsidize participation for riders who cannot afford full tuition. Recurring fundraising is supplemented by annual events such as the Boots & BBQ gala and Bluegrass & BBQ festival, alongside digital outreach on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. The HORSEPOWER Foundation, established in 2013, functions as a parallel fundraising and capital entity for the operating mission.

Over three decades, the center has evolved from a single-discipline therapeutic riding operation into a multi-segment equine-assisted services nonprofit spanning clinical, veteran, youth, and corporate customers. In 2026, the organization was awarded the Equus Foundation Guardian Seal, an external welfare and operational recognition that reinforces its standing with donors, regulators, and referral partners. The combination of stable operating tenure, layered program verticals, and dedicated fundraising infrastructure points to a mature, community-anchored nonprofit with modest but consistent expansion rather than rapid scaling.

Name

HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center

Legal name

HORSEPOWER, Inc.

Website

https://horsepower.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is a North Carolina nonprofit operating a 53-acre PATH Intl. Premier Accredited facility that delivers therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted activities to 300-plus individuals annually across clinical, veteran, youth, and corporate segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine-assisted therapy services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Equestrian & Horse Trekking Centers (THAAAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equestrian Teams & Stables (Racing/Show Jumping/Eventing) (MPAKABAG), Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG)

Keywords

• Therapeutic horseback riding
• Equine-assisted activities
• Disability therapy services
• Veterans equine program
• Corporate team building

Headquarters

HQ city

High Point

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: Fees for therapeutic riding programs, camps, and equine-assisted activities for participants with disabilities, veterans, at-risk youth, and corporate groups
2. Donations and Fundraising: General donations, event sponsorships, silent auction items, and corporate table sponsorships from annual events
3. Endowment and Legacy Gifts: HORSEPOWER Foundation established in 2013 provides financial support through endowed gifts, bequests, and legacy donations
4. Horse Sponsorship: Sponsors support individual horse care including feed, veterinary visits, farrier services, and shavings
5. Corporate Training Programs: Corporate Leadership and Team Building programs providing team-building activities and leadership training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HORSEPOWER is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center delivering equine-assisted activities and therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities, U.S. veterans, at-risk youth, corporate teams, and individuals with speech challenges. Programs are delivered on a 53-acre farm in High Point, NC by PATH-certified instructors and licensed recreational therapists in small classes (maximum 4 riders mounted at a time) using specifically selected and trained horses.

Product overview

HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center operates as a single-site therapeutic riding facility offering multiple therapeutic and recreational programs. The core offerings include the Therapeutic Riding Program (serving ages 3+ with disabilities), Veterans' Program (no-cost equine-assisted activities for veterans), SOHL Sisters (empowerment program for young girls), Speech in Motion (speech therapy combined with riding), Corporate Leadership & Team Building, and At-Risk Youth Program. The organization runs seasonal Summer Camp and hosts community events including Fun on the Farm and Horsemanship Clinics. Volunteer programs (Sidewalker, Horse Leader, Barn Help, Work Groups) support operations. Programs are unified by the therapeutic use of horses and delivered by PATH Intl. certified instructors at the 53-acre High Point, NC facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Veterans Program: Therapeutic program for veterans providing equine-assisted activities to address PTSD, anxiety, depression, and challenges transitioning to civilian life.
• Therapeutic Riding Program
• SOHL Sisters
• Speech in Motion
• Corporate Leadership & Team Building
• At-Risk Youth Program
• HORSEPOWER Foundation
• Helping Hooves Fund

Products and services

• Therapeutic Riding Program PATH-certified therapeutic horseback riding for individuals ages 3 and up with physical, intellectual, or emotional disabilities. Classes run in 6-week sessions with weekly 45–60 minute lessons and a maximum of 4 students mounted at a time, with individually tailored goals.
• Veterans' Program No-cost equine-assisted program for U.S. veterans addressing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and civilian transition, with a structured ground-based progression (Groundwork, Intermediate Ground Level, Catch and Release, Mentor Status) leading optionally to riding. Sponsored by DAV and Marine Corps League Greater Greensboro.
• SOHL Sisters Sisterhood of Horse Lovers program that uses guided horseback riding and mentorship to help young girls build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience in a supportive environment.
• Speech in Motion Program that combines therapeutic horseback riding with targeted speech therapy, led by licensed speech therapist Perry Flynn (CCC/SLP), for individuals working on speech and language development.
• Corporate Leadership & Team Building Equestrian-based team-building and leadership development program for corporate groups, delivered at the 53-acre High Point, NC facility to strengthen teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
• At-Risk Youth Program Therapeutic program for at-risk youth that uses work with horses to provide a safe and encouraging space for building resilience, developing positive relationships, and gaining confidence.
• Volunteer Programs Volunteer pathways including Sidewalker (ages 14+), Horse Leader (ages 16+), Barn Help (ages 13+ with parent/guardian), Work Groups for corporate teams, Administrative Support, and Fundraising.
• Summer Camp Seasonal summer riding camp program for youth, with sessions including Greensboro Day School camp partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 300 individuals annually with therapeutic riding programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHORSEPOWER is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center. PATH Intl. sets standards for safety, professionalism, and excellence in equine-assisted services, and provides certification for therapeutic riding instructors.
• Guilford County Family Justice CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with HORSEPOWER to host an event for caregivers of the Camp Hope Program, providing equine-assisted learning experiences for participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: A PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Augusta, Michigan, serving individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted services. Closely comparable non-profit operating model, accreditation tier, and program mix (therapeutic riding, veterans, youth) to HORSEPOWER.
• BraveHearts Therapeutic Horsemanship: Non-profit therapeutic horseback riding organization in Harvard, Illinois, with dedicated veterans programming. Directly comparable in mission, veteran focus, and PATH-aligned instruction.
• Mane Gait Therapeutic Horsemanship: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic horsemanship center in McKinney, Texas, providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities, veterans, and at-risk youth. Directly comparable mission, accreditation, and program structure.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding & Learning Center: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited non-profit in Old Lyme, Connecticut, offering therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with special needs alongside adaptive riding and equine-assisted learning programs. Matches HORSEPOWER's program breadth and operating model.
• Giant Steps Equine Therapy: PATH-accredited therapeutic riding center in Petaluma, California, serving children and adults with disabilities. Comparable equine-assisted services model and target population to HORSEPOWER.
• Dream Catcher of Los Angeles: Therapeutic horseback riding center serving children and adults with disabilities in the Los Angeles area. Comparable non-profit therapeutic equestrian model, though operating at a larger urban scale.

Regional players

• Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre: Long-standing therapeutic riding and learning center in Ontario, Canada offering equine-assisted programs for children and adults with disabilities. Similar program mix but serves a Canadian catchment rather than the U.S. Southeast.
• Strides Toronto: Therapeutic riding center in Toronto, Ontario providing equine-assisted therapy for people with disabilities. Operates a comparable therapeutic riding model but in a different (Canadian) geography.

Broad incumbents

• Green Chimneys: Established non-profit in Brewster, New York combining animal-assisted therapy (including equine programs), special education, and residential treatment. Broader service portfolio than HORSEPOWER but overlaps on equine-assisted therapeutic programming.

Others

• PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International): The national membership and accrediting body for therapeutic riding centers in the U.S. HORSEPOWER is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center, making PATH the governing/standards body that defines HORSEPOWER's operating framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCj-TpqzERddZHiesDt-hEQQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/HORSEPOWERTLC
• Instagraminstagram.com/horsepower_milo
• TikToktiktok.com/@horsepowertlc?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/horsepower-therapeutic-learning-center

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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