Stirrups ‘n Strides

What Stirrups ‘n Strides does

Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in January 2007 by Betty Gray, operating from a 30-acre farm (Hi-Time Farm) in Citra, Florida, with a satellite location at Hillcrest School in Ocala. The organization delivers therapeutic horseback riding, carriage driving, equine-assisted therapy, Special Olympics training, and — as of September 2024 — occupational therapy with hippotherapy under the Therapy On Hooves sub-brand. All instructors are certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH), and the center is also a certified Special Olympics training facility and an American Hippotherapy Association affiliate.

The underlying service model is asset-intensive and human-capital-driven: 15 therapy horses, 3 arenas (one covered, funded by Quail Roost Foundation), and a roster of certified and in-training instructors supported by an active volunteer program. The core technology is the use of equine movement as a clinical and therapeutic modality, applied to individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities, including a veterans program developed in partnership with Veterans Helping Veterans. The center has served over 100 clients with documented outcomes including long-term rehabilitation, competition success at national Special Olympics events, and clinical milestones such as regaining ambulation after Multiple Sclerosis.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit stack: program fees ($160/month, $400 for 10 lessons, $960 for 6 months), individual donations and fundraising events (Las Vegas Live, Sock Hop, Give4Marion, Buy a Bale of Hay), tiered horse sponsorship ($1+ to $2,000), corporate sponsorships (Quail Roost Foundation, Lip Chip LLC, Horse Vans, Fiesta Pools of Ocala), and affiliate referral programs (iGive, Amazon Smile). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on volunteer recruitment, word-of-mouth referrals, healthcare provider partnerships, and participation in Special Olympics Area Games and regional horse shows rather than paid acquisition channels.

Name

Stirrups ‘n Strides

Legal name

Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.

Website

https://stirrupsnstrides.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stirrups 'n Strides is a 501(c)(3) non-profit therapeutic riding center in Citra and Ocala, Florida, delivering PATH-certified equine-assisted therapy, hippotherapy, carriage driving, and Special Olympics training to individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities, including veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Citra

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged for therapeutic riding lessons, carriage driving sessions, and therapy services. Pricing tiers include one month ($160), 10 lessons ($400), and 6 months ($960).
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, event fundraisers (Las Vegas Live, Sock Hop, Buy a Bale of Hay), and Give4Marion giving campaign. Raised over $9,100 in one campaign.
3. Horse Sponsorship Program: Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual sponsorships for therapy horse care at tiered levels ($1+, $200, $500, $1,000, $2,000).
4. Shopping Referral Programs: Revenue from iGive shopping portal and Amazon Smile program where percentage of purchases go to the organization.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities for events and programs from businesses in the equine and local community sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stirrups 'n Strides is a 501(c)(3) non-profit therapeutic riding center that delivers therapeutic horseback riding, carriage driving, equine-assisted therapy (including hippotherapy-integrated occupational therapy), and Special Olympics training to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Services are delivered in-person by PATH-certified instructors at farm and school locations in Florida.

Product overview

Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering therapeutic horseback riding, carriage driving, equine-assisted therapy, and Special Olympics training for individuals with physical, mental, or emotional challenges. The center operates several core programs including Therapeutic Horseback Riding (group and individual lessons), Carriage Driving, Special Olympics Training, Therapy On Hooves (occupational therapy with hippotherapy), and the Stirrups 'n Stripes Veterans Program. All instructors are PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) certified. The center serves clients of all ages and abilities, providing services at their Citra/Orange Lake location and the Hillcrest School location in Ocala, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Therapy On Hooves: Occupational therapy program utilizing equine movement and hippotherapy, offered in clinic and nature-based settings.
• Stirrups 'n Stripes Veterans Program

Products and services

• Therapeutic Horseback Riding Therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with physical, mental, or emotional challenges, delivered by PATH-certified instructors through group and individual lessons. Designed to enhance balance, coordination, strength, and emotional well-being for riders of all ages and abilities.
• Carriage Driving Therapeutic carriage driving program offering participants the opportunity to learn driving skills with certified instructors and volunteers, providing an alternative equestrian experience for individuals who cannot or prefer not to ride.
• Special Olympics Training Certified Special Olympics training facility offering competitive opportunities for riders with intellectual disabilities to participate in equestrian sports and competitions at area, state, and national levels.
• Therapy On Hooves Occupational therapy program utilizing hippotherapy (equine movement) as a treatment tool, offered in both clinic and nature-based settings. Addresses physical, cognitive, and communication goals for patients and is delivered by an American Hippotherapy Association member therapist.
• Stirrups 'n Stripes Veterans Program Equine therapy program for veterans and active-duty military personnel with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges, developed in collaboration with Veterans Helping Veterans to help veterans find strength and independence through equine therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Regained ability to walk after Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Quail Roost FoundationmajorOthersMajor sponsor that funded the new covered arena at the Citra facility, enabling year-round programming regardless of weather conditions.
• Lip Chip LLCmajorOthersCorporate sponsor featured on major sponsors page; CEO Brad produced a video testimonial about the partnership.
• Horse VansmajorOthersLuxury horse transportation company providing sponsorship; logo featured on major sponsors section.
• Fiesta Pools of OcalamajorOthersFamily-owned pool company since 1960, operating in Ocala area, featured as major sponsor.
• Veterans Helping VeteranscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in developing Stirrups 'n Stripes Veterans Program, specifically designed to help veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges find strength and independence through equine therapy.
• American Hippotherapy Association (AHA)coreOthersProfessional association of medical professionals using equine movement as treatment strategy. Therapy On Hooves occupational therapist is member of AHA, which is affiliate partner of PATH Intl.
• Van Doren MediaminorOthersVideo production company that produced event video for Bootleggers Jackpots 'n' Jazz fundraiser. Operates out of Ocala FL and Nashville TN, serving non-profit clients.
• Ocala Equine HospitalminorOthersEquine veterinary hospital providing sponsorship; supports horse care for therapy program.
• Seminole FeedminorOthersFeed supplier providing sponsorship and in-kind support for therapy horse nutrition.
• Ocala Breeder's Feed and SupplyminorOthersFeed and supply company supporting the organization through sponsorship.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StirrupsnStrides
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stirrups-n-strides-therapeutic-riding-center-inc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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