Riley Equine Center- Therapeutic Riding Center

11/02/2025

Yes, the big horse DOES trot, and our riders love it!! Only a few of us can run fast enough to lead him, though. He takes r e a l l y l o n g s t r i d e s!!! He's a BIG BOY!!!

11/01/2025

10/27/2025

Happy Happy Halloween, everyone!!! Thank you, dear community, for coming out despite the rainy weather. I'll bet i got 40 calls yesterday, "Are you still having it?" I responded, "Yes, yes, we'll just move everything inside!!" Made the riding area a little tighter, but we got everything in. Then it stopped raining, and we were able to do the hay ride. Yippee!!! It all worked. I'm soooo sorry that I didn't get pictures of everybody, but I didn't get time. If anyone else got pictures, please share them. I'd like to see them. A huge thank you to all our crew for working so hard to make this happen. You folks are golden, and I appreciate you greatly!!!

10/23/2025

Parade of the REC lesson horses. And I love them, each and every one. Many others love them too. Some are itty bitty people who love them.

10/19/2025

Two boys and a horse having a summit meeting. Wish you could have heard the conversation. They were discussing how to face one's fears. This is what it's all about, friends.

10/17/2025

We had the honor and the pleasure of entertaining the New Franklin kindergarten classes Wednesday. What beautiful precious kiddos!!! Tons of fun. They also got to ride, but didn't get any pictures. If anyone has more pictures, please share. I was a little busy and didn't have time to grab my camera much.

10/10/2025

If you like kids and/or horses, and you enjoy playing with kiddos, come help us Wednesday the 15th , 9:00-11:00, at the arena 17244 Doyle Rd., Boonville. We are entertaining 29 beautiful little 5 year olds, and we have riding plus 5 other activities for them to do, i.e. horse painting, barrel racing, roping, and other stuff. We need lots and lots of help. Please let me know if you have questions or are available. You'll have tons of fun. These kids are amazing!!!

09/13/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!! WE NEED HELP with a party at 2:15 today!!! Homecoming wiped our help out!!! Is anyone available for 1 1/2 hours???? Parties are tons of fun!! You'll have a good time. If you haven't come before, we'll train you. 17244 Doyle Rd, Boonville.

08/20/2025

REC is offering a new Equine Assisted Therapy class called Becoming Truly You. The focus of this class is to teach certain skills in communication, building trust, and creating better relationships. It is a hands-on experiential program with the horses. Then these skills are translated into life with people. We do address individual challenges and encourage people to try "different" rather than to just try "harder." This is a 6 session class held on the 1st and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 1:00 . It will last about 1 1/2 hours per session and will be held at REC's arena in Boonville, MO. It is led by Bonnie Riley, Licensed Psychologist. Who should attend: Adults dealing with stress, depression, trauma, or just challenges of life. Especially effective for people who feel a special connection with animals. In some instances, insurance may pay for this program. Classes are scheduled August 27, September 3, September 24, October 10, October 22, and November 5. Please contact Bonnie Riley if you would like to sign up. Please respond here or text her at 660-537-0302.