Riding To The Top

Name

Riding To The Top

Legal name

Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center

Website

https://ridingtothetop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Therapeutic Riding Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Equine Care & Stable Management (EDAOAOAE)

Keywords

• Therapeutic riding services
• Equine assisted therapy
• Hippotherapy programs
• Adaptive horseback riding
• Equine assisted learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Windham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations support approximately 70% of RTT's annual operations. RTT receives no federal, state or municipal funds. Donations are accepted via online platforms, mail, phone, and in-person. Various giving vehicles include cash, stock, IRA retirement plans, Donor Advised Funds, matching gifts, and planned gifts.
2. Client Lesson Fees: Client fees are kept as low as possible to provide access to the greatest number of riders. Lessons are offered in term blocks (6-14 weeks) year-round, 5 days per week. RTT does not bill insurance.
3. Event Fundraising: Major events include Triple B (Boots, Band and Barbeque) auction supporting Rider Fund (scholarships) and Horse Fund; Ride-A-Thon requiring $200 minimum pledges; Beach to Beacon sponsored runners; and Wine Tasting events at $25 per seat.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor events, programs, and operations at various levels (Grand Champion $10,000+, Reserve Champion $5,000-$9,999, Trail Blazer $2,500-$4,999, Gold Lasso $1,000-$2,499, Silver Spur $500-$999, Bronze Buckle $250-$499). Sponsors receive website features, social media promotion, banner placement, and recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center provides equine-assisted services to children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Core offerings include Therapeutic Riding (adaptive riding), Hippotherapy delivered by licensed physical and occupational therapists, Equine Assisted Learning, and Therapeutic Carriage Driving, all delivered by PATH Intl. certified instructors using a herd of 17 specially trained horses at a 50-acre accessible farm in Windham, Maine.

Product overview

Riding To The Top is a therapeutic riding center offering a unified portfolio of Equine Assisted Services (EAS). The core offerings include Therapeutic Riding (adaptive riding), Hippotherapy, Equine Assisted Learning, and Therapeutic Carriage Driving. The center operates year-round at a 50-acre farm with 17 horses, serving children and adults with disabilities. Supporting programs include summer camps for ages 6-12, education and internship programs, and participation in NIH research studies. All services are delivered by PATH Intl. Certified Instructors with specially trained horses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60% of participants receive scholarship support; 80% of riders are on partial scholarship
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPATH Intl. provides premier accreditation to RTT, setting quality and safety standards for the therapeutic horsemanship industry. RTT has been a Premier Accredited Center since 2000. PATH Intl. offers instructor workshops, certifications, and continuing education programs.
• University of Colorado Anschutz Medical CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead institution in NIH-funded 5-year multi-site research study examining physiological changes in children with autism in therapeutic riding vs. barn activity control groups. RTT is one of the Maine research partners.
• Hearts and HorsescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Loveland, Colorado collaborating as co-research site in NIH-funded autism therapeutic riding study.
• Maine Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaine research partner in NIH-funded multi-site study examining therapeutic riding outcomes for children with autism.
• EQUUS FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEQUUS Foundation partnered with USEF to establish the Horse Stars Hall of Fame in 2013, celebrating extraordinary horses and their bond with people. RTT's therapy horse Paxton Abbey was inducted in 2023.
• Portland VolvominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of RTT events and programs, featured on website sponsor page and at Triple B event.
• Norway Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of RTT events and programs, featured on website sponsor page and at Triple B event.
• IDEXX LaboratoriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and research supporter of NIH-funded autism study. Featured on corporate sponsorship page and research page.
• Spectrum HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of RTT events and programs, featured on website sponsor page.
• Tyler TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of RTT events and programs, featured on website sponsor page.
• The Good Life MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Wine Tasting event host benefiting RTT, providing venue and wine selection for 2024 event.
• Deutsch Family Wine & SpiritsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine sponsor for RTT's annual wine tasting event benefiting therapeutic riding programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mane Stream: Nonprofit (formerly Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center) in Gladstone, New Jersey offering adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine assisted services with PATH Intl. accreditation. Comparable programming mix and population served.
• High Hopes Therapeutic Riding: Nonprofit therapeutic riding organization in Old Lyme, Connecticut serving children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted activities, with PATH Intl. accreditation. Comparable New England-based programming mix and nonprofit structure.
• Green Chimneys: Nonprofit in Brewster, New York offering therapeutic riding alongside broader animal-assisted therapy, special education, and behavioral health services. Comparable equine-assisted services with broader social services scope.
• Cheff Center for the Handicapped: Nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Augusta, Michigan founded in 1970, one of the oldest PATH Intl. accredited centers, providing therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and carriage driving. Comparable programming mix and operational maturity.
• Hearts and Horses: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Loveland, Colorado delivering therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, and equine assisted services to individuals with disabilities. Directly comparable as a nonprofit of similar scale and an explicit co-research partner with RTT in the NIH-funded autism study.
• National Center for Equine-Assisted Therapy: Nonprofit in Sheridan, Wyoming providing equine-assisted therapy, mental health services, and adaptive riding. Comparable integrated equine-assisted services portfolio and nonprofit structure.
• HorsePower: PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Middleburg, Virginia providing equine-assisted services to children and adults with disabilities. Comparable services, accreditation level, and donor-dependent nonprofit model.
• Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT): PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Tucson, Arizona providing adaptive riding and equine assisted services to people with disabilities. Comparable programming mix and PATH accreditation level.
• Field of Dreams Horseshoe Park Equestrian Center: Nonprofit therapeutic riding center in North Salem, New York offering adaptive riding and hippotherapy programs. Comparable services and nonprofit funding model serving similar client demographics.
• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: Nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Harvard, Illinois offering adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and equine-assisted services with PATH Intl. accreditation. Comparable mission, programming mix, and nonprofit funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ridingtothetop
• Facebookfacebook.com/ridingtothetop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riding-to-the-top-therapeutic-riding-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/ridingtothetop

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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