Maryland Therapeutic Riding

12/20/2025

As Hanukkah continues, we take a quiet moment on the farm to honor light, hope, and reflection.

May the Festival of Lights bring peace, warmth, and renewal to all who are celebrating. 🕎

12/20/2025

Hear their breath; feel their heartbeat; see the world through their eyes. And you will find a calm, a peace, a harmony like never ever before. It’s all about the horse. 💕

12/19/2025

The Horse and the Heart 🐴❤️
Winter 2025 ❄️

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As winter settles over the farm, we pause in gratitude for the moments of courage, connection, and care that unfold here each day.

12/18/2025

At MTR, healing unfolds in quiet, powerful ways.
Through moments of courage.
Through steady progress.
Through the bond between a participant and a horse.

Every day, children and adults of all abilities find acceptance, confidence, and connection here. It is a place where people are met exactly where they are and supported as they grow.

As the year comes to a close, your tax-deductible gift helps ensure this healing continues for those who need it most. Please consider making a year-end donation to MTR today and make a difference for our community.

See comments or the linktree in bio to donate today. ❤️

12/17/2025

This past weekend, MTR was honored to host a PATH International Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) Workshop.

We were grateful to welcome PATH International facilitators Martha and Vera to the farm. Their knowledge and thoughtful guidance made the weekend truly special.

Participants explored the role of the Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, focusing on equine well-being and the equine-human connection within equine-assisted mental health and learning sessions. Through a mix of large and small group exercises, attendees deepened their understanding and learned alongside one another in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Even with a snowy backdrop, our work continued, made possible by our MTR horses, who were incredible partners throughout the workshop activities. Thank you to everyone who helped make this experience so meaningful.

12/13/2025

Happy National Day of the Horse! 🐴
While we honor our equine partners every day at MTR, today we pause to recognize just how extraordinary they truly are.

Our herd has a profound impact on the lives of the people we serve. Beyond their beauty and strength, our horses provide powerful opportunities for healing and growth, supporting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Through connection, participants experience moments of trust, responsibility, empathy, and healing that extend far beyond the barn.

The horses who partner with us in our programs are truly special. They are sensitive, patient, intelligent, and deeply attuned to the wide range of needs each participant brings. As herd animals, horses are naturally responsive to their environment, teaching us powerful lessons in communication, teamwork, respect, and self-awareness. Through thoughtful horsemanship, participants discover pathways to confidence, growth, and independence.

Our horses are the heartbeat of everything we do at MTR. Their care is a responsibility we hold with deep respect. Each member of our herd receives individualized nutrition, training, and attentive care to support their physical and emotional well-being. When their needs are honored, they are able to offer exactly what each participant needs most.

Today, and every day, we are grateful for the horses who make healing, connection, and transformation possible.

12/10/2025

MTR 2026 Wall Calendars Are Here! Purchase here: https://mtrcalendar26.givesmart.com/

Our new calendar is filled with beautiful moments from the farm to brighten your year. Every purchase supports our mission and the incredible horses who make this work possible.

Share a little MTR magic this holiday season by gifting a calendar to friends, family, or yourself. Pick up in the MTR office.

12/10/2025

We spy our PATH International Region 2 Veterinarian of the Year, Dr. Nancy Reams from Southern Maryland Equine Veterinarian Services. Thank you for educating our community and caring for our herd of horses and goats!

Today is the International Day of Veterinary Medicine, which is meant to honor the work of veterinarians and their teams. Here are some of the 2025 Veterinarian Region Award winners! We know how grateful our members are for the wonderful veterinarians who travel to their centers to care for their equines at all times of the day and night!

12/03/2025

Thank you, MTR family. ❤️
Because of your generosity and the incredible $8,000 match, we raised over $17,000 this Giving Tuesday for the equipment that fuels comfort, confidence, and independence for our participants and horses. Thank you for helping us continue this life-changing work! 🥰

12/03/2025

There is just $1,700 left to reach our Giving Tuesday goal! Every gift helps provide the well-fitted saddles, adaptive reins, and essential equipment that support safety, confidence, and independence. Thank you for helping us finish strong and care for the participants and horses who make MTR so special!

12/03/2025

At MTR, the right equipment is essential. Every properly fitted saddle, adaptive aid, and piece of tack helps participants ride safely, gain confidence, and develop skills while keeping our incredible horses comfortable so they can continue their life-changing work. A well-fitted saddle improves posture and core strength. Adaptive reins allow riders with limited mobility to steer independently. This equipment makes every moment of learning, healing, and connection possible on our farm.

High-quality, custom equipment comes at a significant cost. As programs grow and needs evolve, replacing and upgrading gear becomes increasingly important. Quality equipment lasts for years, but the need is immediate.

Your gift today helps provide the tools that make healing possible. It protects our horses. It empowers our participants. It supports a safe and independent environment for everyone at MTR.

This Giving Tuesday, help us provide the equipment that fuels confidence, comfort, and growth for all who come to MTR. Thank you for strengthening the human and horse connection that transforms lives.