Maryland Therapeutic Riding

11/06/2025

Federal employees and retirees, now is a great time to plan your Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) giving.

Visit GiveCFC.org , click Donate, and search for Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Inc. or enter our code to make your pledge.

A pledge of just $1 per pay period ($26/year) buys equipment for equine-assisted services.
A pledge of just $2 per pay period ($52/year) buys a bag of grain for our horses.
A pledge of just $4 per paycheck ($104/year) buys a required riding helmet for a rider.

Your pledge helps our participants and horses thrive and ensures your gift has a lasting impact all year long.

11/05/2025

🍂 Fall Session Schedule Reminder 🍂

Our Fall Session runs from September 8 – December 14.

🦃 Thanksgiving Break: No lessons or sessions November 24 – 30
Enjoy the week with family and friends!

📅 Make-Up Week: December 15 – 21
❄️ Winter Break: December 22 – January 4, 2026

Thank you for being part of another wonderful season at MTR!

10/31/2025

We are overflowing with happy tears and gratitude that Chrissy received this well-deserved recognition. More than an equine partner, she’s a true Heart Horse—embodying the mission of MTR every day. Thank you to US Equestrian and the incredible MTR community worldwide for honoring her and giving back to a horse who has given us so much. It’s one small way we can thank Chrissy for all she has given to so many during her 17 years of service at MTR.

The 2025 USEF Heart Horse Award winner is Kiss Me Blue, “Chrissy”, from Maryland Therapeutic Riding! ♥️🐴

The USEF Heart Horse Award was developed to bring recognition to the difference that horses are making within our USEF Community Outreach Organizations. For 17 years, Chrissy has been the heart of MTR, serving hundreds through Equine Assisted Services. Her intuition, versatility, and loving heart have created life-changing bonds, defining what it means to be a “heart horse” for so many people.

Congratulations to all four nominees who were named 2025 USEF Heart Horse Award Finalists.

🔹Cinder, Cloverleaf Equine Center
🔹Fearless Kitten, Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
🔹Valentino F, Gleneayre Equestrian Program

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our herd to yours! 🐴🎃
We had a frightfully fun week full of costumes and a special trivia Trick-or-Treat Trail (say that 5 times fast!), plus some sweet treats along the way!

Wishing you a safe and exciting night of Halloween fun!

10/22/2025

Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho! Our goats are dually certified- they support our EAP program *and* are very professional (and talented!) landscapers! 🌿 Off to work they go! 🐐

10/22/2025

In addition to the option of making a financial pledge through the CFC, your time can also make a big difference with volunteering! Consider pledging your time to help our participants and horses, and see the impact you can make here at MTR.

If you have pledged volunteer hours, or are planning to, please head over to https://horsesthatheal.org/volunteer-at-mtr/ and fill out an application!

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our MTR community!

Charities need your gift of time now more than ever!🎁 Consider pledging volunteer hours to CFC-participating charities through the CFC’s online giving system today. And, if you pledged volunteer hours during last year’s CFC, reach out to the charity you chose and offer to help before the end of the calendar year.

CFC-participating charities: give some examples in the comments how volunteers have helped your organization.💕

10/22/2025

Did you know? The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is now live.
Federal employees, including Department of Defense personnel and retirees, can support nonprofits like Maryland Therapeutic Riding through GiveCFC.org

You can find and support MTR by searching Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Inc. or using our code after logging in or creating an account.

✨A pledge of just $2 a paycheck ($52/year) can provide a piece of physical therapy equipment.
✨ A pledge of $4 a paycheck ($104/year) can purchase a required riding helmet for a rider.
✨ A pledge of $10 a paycheck ($260/year) pays for a routine vet visit for one horse.

Every dollar helps us continue transforming lives through the healing power of horses.

10/20/2025

We were so happy to welcome the team from Chesapeake Corporate Advisors to the farm as part of their 20 Good Deeds for 20 Years initiative. 🌿

Their team spent the day helping with a gardening project and learning more about our mission to connect people and horses in ways that promote healing and growth.🐴

We’re so grateful for volunteer groups like theirs whose service projects help us care for the farm and continue creating a peaceful, nurturing environment for all. 💚

10/20/2025

PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) Workshop

Join us December 13–15, 2025 for a PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) Workshop! This workshop is designed for those interested in supporting safe and meaningful equine-assisted mental health or learning sessions.
An ESMHL ensures the safety and well-being of horses participating in mental health or equine-assisted learning activities and serves as the equine expert during equine-human interactions. Working alongside a mental health professional or educator, the ESMHL typically supports unmounted activities that foster connection and learning.
📅 Workshop Dates: December 13–15, 2025
🔗 Register & Event Info: bit.ly/ESMHLatMTR
🔗 Learn more about ESMHL certification: loom.ly/vkOtY14
⚠️ Registration closes 30 days prior to the start date. Late registrations cannot be accepted, so secure your spot today!

Please reach out to info@mtrinc.org for any questions.

10/19/2025

🌟 MTR is proud to be part of the 2025 Maryland Charity Campaign! 🌟

State Employees and Retirees can support meaningful causes through payroll deduction or a one-time donation. When enrolling, please consider selecting Maryland Therapeutic Riding as your charity of choice. Your support strengthens our MTR community and allows us to keep connecting people and horses in meaningful ways 🐴💛

📅 Get started today: https://mcc.maryland.gov/
and click “Give Now” to make your pledge or donation.