Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center

Name

Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center

Legal name

Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center

Website

https://riverwoodtrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Horsemanship / Equine-Assisted Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAOAG

Adventure Therapy & Therapeutic Wilderness Programs

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development)

SECONDARYEDAOAOAE

Equine Care & Stable Management

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

SECONDARYHSABANAH

Veterans Adult Day Programs

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

Keywords

• Equine-assisted therapy
• Therapeutic riding programs
• Adaptive horsemanship services
• Special needs riding lessons
• PATH accredited center

Headquarters

HQ city

Tobaccoville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Therapeutic Riding Program Fees: Weekly classes billed at $160/month ($40/class). Fees cover only 30% of operating costs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, special events, and fundraising activities account for 70% of operating income. Includes Hearts & Hooves Giving Society ($2,500+ annual), horse sponsorships ($1,000/year), and rider sponsorships ($1,000/year).
3. Sponsorships: Corporate event sponsorships ($250-$10,000), MEO sponsorships, and program/capital improvement naming opportunities ranging from $5,000-$30,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center provides PATH Intl. Premier Accredited equine-assisted services including therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning, able-bodied riding, mobile education and outreach, community-based learning, and team building programs. Services are delivered on a 53-acre farm in Tobaccoville, NC and via a mobile MEO trailer to schools, healthcare facilities, and community sites across five North Carolina counties. Programs are led by nationally certified instructors and serve individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, veterans, organizations, and the general public.

Product overview

Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic riding facility offering a portfolio of equine-assisted services. The core offerings include Therapeutic Riding for individuals with disabilities, Equine-Assisted Learning for personal and professional development, Mobile Education and Outreach bringing services to the community, Able-Bodied Riding for the general public, Community-Based Learning for job skills development, and Empowered by the Herd team building programs. The center also operates seasonal Summer Programs with intensive week-long sessions. All programs are delivered by nationally certified instructors using the organization's herd of therapy horses across 53 acres in Tobaccoville, NC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Therapeutic Riding Goal-directed therapeutic riding activities including riding skills, exercises, games, stable management, and trail riding for individuals with disabilities, improving coordination, motor development, balance, sensory stimulation, and self-esteem.
• Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Non-therapy approach promoting development of life skills applicable to educational goals, personal growth, and professional pursuits through equine-assisted activities. Focus areas include academic goals, decision making, problem solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership.
• Mobile Education and Outreach (MEO) Mobile program delivering equine-assisted services to clients unable to visit the farm. A renovated horse trailer carries 2 miniature horses and houses interactive educational activities for children and adults at schools, healthcare facilities, and community events.
• Able-Bodied Riding Riding lessons for volunteers, siblings, and the general public offering beginner or intermediate riders experience in riding, stable management, and basic horse care through private and group lessons.
• Community-Based Learning Non-riding, farm-based educational experiences providing students with essential job skills and promoting self-sufficiency through the therapeutic environment of the farm.
• Empowered by the Herd (Team Building) Equine-assisted team building and leadership development program for organizations. Unmounted interactive activities with horses improve verbal/non-verbal communication, build trust, expand problem-solving skills, and cultivate leadership potential.
• Summer Programs Summer session programs including weekly adaptive riding or ground sessions and five-day intensive programs with themes such as Sensory Exploration, Supported Riding, Independent Riding, and Caregiver Intensive.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% subsidy provided to all students on class costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WellbornminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEO sponsor providing support for Mobile Education and Outreach program
• Tru FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEO sponsor supporting mobile outreach initiatives
• MTB-VminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEO sponsor for Mobile Education and Outreach program
• KellyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEO sponsor supporting outreach activities
• Sharpe CominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEO sponsor for mobile education program
• Greystone Veterinary HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEO sponsor providing veterinary support
• StarHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEO sponsor for outreach program
• GradeWorks, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMEO sponsor supporting education outreach
• Trellis Supportive CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts 4-part series for grieving veterans, caregivers, and family members with unmounted equestrian work at Riverwood farm
• Camp Green CoveminorOthersProvides horse lease for Hazel during 2024/2025 school year from their facility in Zirconia, NC
• Sullivan Equine Veterinary HospitalminorOthersBridget Sumeracki, vet technician at Sullivan, leases Abbott (APHA paint horse) to Riverwood for therapeutic program
• Sandra Adams/Parker Place Farm Gypsy HorsesminorOthersOwns Blu (Gypsy Vanner gelding) on lease to Riverwood since March
• PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body - Riverwood is a Premier Accredited center with nationally certified instructors meeting PATH Intl. standards

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mane Stream: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited center offering therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services to individuals with disabilities in New Jersey. Closely comparable in program structure, accreditation tier, and nonprofit delivery model.
• The Cheff Center for the Handicapped: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in Michigan providing equine-assisted therapy and hippotherapy. Operates a similar multi-program nonprofit model with certified instructors and a comparable mission to serve individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.
• Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center serving individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. Operates on a comparable nonprofit, donation-subsidized model with similar rider populations and instructor certification standards.
• Gallop NYC: PATH Intl. Accredited therapeutic horsemanship organization in New York City serving children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in mission, accreditation approach, and donation-subsidized program delivery.
• Rise Therapeutic Equestrian Center: PATH Intl. Accredited therapeutic equestrian center serving individuals with disabilities. Comparable in nonprofit delivery, therapeutic riding focus, and reliance on volunteer and donor support.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning center in Connecticut. Operates with a similar multi-program portfolio, volunteer-driven model, and donor-subsidized fee structure.
• Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited equine therapy center in the Southeast U.S. providing therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services. Comparable in regional Southeast positioning, nonprofit structure, and multi-program portfolio.
• Pegasus Therapeutic Riding: PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in New York/Connecticut offering equine-assisted activities for individuals with special needs. Highly comparable in accreditation, instructor certification, and subsidy-based fee structure.
• Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center in the Pacific Northwest serving children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in program breadth (therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning, community programs) and nonprofit operating model.

Others

• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.): Industry accrediting body for therapeutic horsemanship centers and certifying body for instructors. Not a direct competitor but the umbrella organization under which Riverwood holds Premier Accreditation and which sets programmatic and safety standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/riverwoodpet
• Facebookfacebook.com/RiverwoodTRC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riverwood-therapeutic-riding-center-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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