Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship

What Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship does

Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc. is a Federal 501c3 nonprofit organization founded on May 4, 2020 and headquartered at a farm in Port Jervis, NY. It delivers equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) including therapeutic riding, equine assisted learning, hippotherapy (currently on hold), vocational training, and beginner horsemanship lessons. Specialized programs include Horses 4 Heroes for veterans, active military, law enforcement, and first responders at no cost; Crossroads (formerly Stable Moments) for foster and adopted children ages 3-25; and Hope for Healers for healthcare workers experiencing pandemic-related burnout. Sessions are delivered on-site at the Port Jervis farm by PATH Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors and Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning, with clinical services co-facilitated by licensed mental health counselors and supported by a Natural Lifemanship Institute trauma-informed framework.

The organization operates a community-led go-to-market motion relying on referrals from healthcare providers, schools, social services, and word-of-mouth, with brand presence through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and a WordPress website. Revenue is diversified across program session fees, charitable donations, an annual Road Rally, a recurring Winners Circle monthly giving program, the Lucky Horse sponsorship tiers, an annual raffle, summer camp registration, and clinical insurance billing for Horses 4 Heroes psychotherapy. Need-based scholarships are funded by foundations including the Biondo Foundation, Rowley Family Foundation, Frank Turcio Scholarship Fund, and Christian Bressler Memorial Scholarship, enabling access regardless of ability to pay. Service reach spans Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties in the Hudson Valley, NY region, and the organization is a member of the Hudson Valley Veteran Task Force (100 participating organizations), PATH Intl Premier Accredited Center, and Orange County Chamber of Commerce.

Name

Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship

Legal name

Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc

Website

https://victoryhillth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship is a 501c3 nonprofit in Port Jervis, NY delivering PATH Intl certified equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with special needs, veterans, first responders, foster children, and healthcare workers across the Hudson Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine-Assisted Therapy Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEAGAG

Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Equine (Horse) Breeding & Operations

SECONDARYAFAEAGAJ

Equine Rehabilitation, Layup & Retirement Facilities

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Equine (Horse) Breeding & Operations

SECONDARYEDAOAOAE

Equine Care & Stable Management

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

Keywords

• Equine assisted therapy
• Therapeutic horseback riding
• Hippotherapy services
• Trauma informed therapy
• Veteran mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Jervis

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Session Fees: Fees charged for therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine assisted learning, vocational training, and horsemanship lessons. Payments accepted online, by check, cash, or Zelle.
2. Donations and Fundraising: 501c3 nonprofit organization relying on donations to provide services, purchase equipment, and offer program scholarships to those who cannot afford services.
3. Program Scholarships: Scholarship funds established for each program awarded on basis of need, funded by grants and private donors including Biondo Foundation, Frank Turcio Scholarship Fund, and Christian Bressler Memorial Scholarship.
4. Lucky Horse Sponsorship Program: Sponsorship of therapy horses and farm animals at various levels ($100+, $500-$999, $1000+, full sponsorship) with benefits including laminated trading cards, stall plaques, and farm visit invitations.
5. Winners Circle Monthly Giving: Monthly recurring donation program providing steady support for programs and horse care with founding member benefits.
6. In It to WIN It Raffle: Annual raffle with $5,000 prize to support equine-assisted programs for veterans, first responders, and children and adults with special needs.
7. Clinical Insurance Billing: Clinical fees for Horses 4 Heroes Trauma Informed Equine Assisted Psychotherapy paid by most medical insurances.
8. Summer Horsemanship Camp: Summer camp program for ages 6-15 with registration fees; payment by cash, check, Zelle, or credit card (with 2% processing fee).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship is a 501c3 nonprofit that delivers equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) from its farm in Port Jervis, NY. Its core offerings include therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, equine assisted learning, and specialized programs such as Horses 4 Heroes (military/first responders), Crossroads (foster/adopted children), Hope for Healers (healthcare workers), vocational training, horsemanship lessons, and a summer camp, all facilitated by PATH Intl certified instructors and licensed mental health counselors.

Product overview

Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of equine-assisted therapeutic programs. The core offerings include Therapeutic Riding for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities, Hippotherapy (currently on hold) for young children requiring PT/OT, Equine Assisted Learning for mental health and educational goals, and Hope for Healers for healthcare workers. Specialized programs include Horses 4 Heroes for military and first responders, Crossroads for foster/adopted children, and Vocational Training for job skills. Additional services include Beginner Horsemanship Lessons and Summer Camp for youth. All programs are facilitated by PATH Intl certified instructors and Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning, with clinical services involving licensed mental health counselors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Riding PATH Intl Certified therapeutic riding for children and adults with special needs including autism, Down Syndrome, CP, MS, TBI, and developmental disorders; 30-minute weekly group lessons with horse leader, side walkers, and certified instructor support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% improvement in PTSD symptoms in 6 weeks for veterans
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hudson Valley Veteran Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 100 participating organizations dedicated to improving lives of veterans, active military, first responders and their families by reducing homelessness, substance abuse, broken relationships, joblessness and suicide rates.
• PATH Intl (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertification body providing CTRI (Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor) and ESMHL (Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning) certifications. Victory Hill is a PATH Intl member center.
• Natural Lifemanship InstitutecoreTechnology or IntegrationTraining institute providing trauma-informed equine therapy principles. Founder Laurie Bryceland holds Level 2 Natural Lifemanship certification.
• Orange County Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business membership organization supporting Victory Hill's community presence and networking.
• Community Partners (40+ local businesses)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner40+ local businesses including Knights of Columbus, Resorts World, Orange & Rockland Utilities, Johnston's Subaru, Wallkill Valley Federal Savings and Loan, and many others who support Victory Hill programs and participate in annual Road Rally events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: PATH Intl Premier Accredited Center providing equine-assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with special needs, similar in mission and population served to Victory Hill.
• Mane Stream: New Jersey-based PATH Intl Premier Accredited Center providing equine-assisted therapies to children and adults with disabilities; highly comparable in program offerings and regional Northeast positioning.
• Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Intl Premier Accredited Center providing equine-assisted activities and therapy to individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges; closely matched in service model and nonprofit structure.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Program: Nonprofit PATH Intl Premier Accredited Center offering therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services to children and adults with disabilities, closely aligned in services and nonprofit funding model.
• Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Intl Premier Accredited Center serving individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities through equine-assisted therapy; comparable in program structure and target populations.
• Pegasus Therapeutic Riding: PATH Intl Premier Accredited Center in Connecticut offering therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted learning to individuals with special needs; comparable in program mix and certifications.

Regional players

• GallopNYC: New York City-based nonprofit providing therapeutic horsemanship to riders with disabilities, including veterans and at-risk youth; shares the regional Northeast equine therapy mission and special-needs focus.
• STRIDES Therapeutic Riding (EquiCenter): Upstate New York nonprofit equine-assisted therapy center serving individuals with disabilities and veterans; comparable in regional Northeast geography and equine therapy mission.

Others

• Natural Lifemanship Institute: Training institute whose trauma-informed equine-assisted principles Victory Hill's founder is certified in; functions as a training partner and methodology ecosystem for Victory Hill's clinical work.

Broad incumbents

• EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association): Global professional organization setting standards for equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning; while not a single program center, it is the broader governing body defining the EAAT category Victory Hill operates in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/victoryhillth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/victory-hill-therapeutic-horsemanship
• Instagraminstagram.com/victoryhillth

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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