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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding

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Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding

Equine Assisted Services
PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center

Est. 1987

Lessons are generally one hour long; the first half being dedicated to grooming and the second half to riding. Through grooming, tacking and riding their horse, participants develop skills that produce wide-reaching improvements in areas such as; fine and gross motor skills, motor planning, sequencing, memory, attention span, balance, hand/eye coordination, right/left handedness, communication, body awareness, flexibility, teamwork, socialization, coordination and improved self-esteem. The recreational aspect of STAR's program proves invaluable for these special persons who often cannot participate in conventional sports.

11/19/2025

There’s still time to DOUBLE your impact!

Through STAR’s Heroes & Horses program, veterans find peace, trust, and camaraderie in partnership with our incredible herd.

🐴 Watch Episode 2 of The Shaping of Shangri-La: Stories from the Vault and see how your gift supports this healing work.

🎥 - https://bit.ly/3MaE1qJ

Every dollar up to $2,000 will be matched until November 20!

11/17/2025

Join Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding as we host a retirement drop-in gathering for Founder Lynn Petr! We will celebrate Lynn’s vision for STAR, her 38 years of leadership, and the numerous joys that Shangri-La has brought to participants and volunteers since 1987. Drop by and join us!

At the end of the year, Lynn will officially retire from her tenure at STAR. We invite you to join us at STAR on December 18! The gathering will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., offering times for everyone to swing by and wish our founder Happy Trails! For more information, call our office at (865) 988-4711 or visit our event: https://www.facebook.com/share/17onMiyPj9/

11/12/2025

Welcome to the STAR Herd, Lucy! 🐴 🎉

Meet Lucy — a 12-year-old liver chestnut miniature horse with a big heart and an even bigger love for people. Lucy didn’t have the easiest start in life. Her early days were tough, and she learned to be cautious around humans. But with time, patience, and love, her most recent owner showed her that people can be gentle and kind. Under that care, Lucy blossomed into the sweet, trusting little mare we know today.

Her owner taught her to drive a cart and quickly realized Lucy’s affectionate nature and calm spirit might make her a wonderful addition to STAR’s Minis in Motion program. Now, Lucy has come to STAR, ready for her next chapter — one filled with smiles, pets, and plenty of attention (which she absolutely loves!).

Just like our full-size horses, Lucy will go through a trial period to see if she accepts the job. We have a feeling she’s going to fit right in, and we look forward to her providing ! Welcome, Lucy!

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day — and every day — we honor the bravery of those who have served and celebrate the ways they find healing and growth through horses.

In Episode 2 of The Shaping of Shangri-La: Stories from the Vault, founder Lynn Petr shares how STAR’s Heroes & Horses program became a place of peace, connection, and growth for veterans.

🎥 Watch now, and hear how STAR serves those who served: https://bit.ly/489ozUs

Your gift this week will be DOUBLED up to $2,000!

Help us give the gift of connection and joy to our veterans.

11/09/2025

Are you interested in learning more about STAR and its programs? Join us Tuesday night for our final Open House of 2025!

This will be an opportunity to tour Shangri-La, ask questions, and see classes in action! The Open House will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Join us!

Check out the event 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1A8vqxjZpn/?mibextid=wwXIfrhtio

11/07/2025

“Bad hair days? Never met one.” - Probably Auri

11/05/2025

There’s still time to DOUBLE your impact!

Every dollar donated this week — up to $2,500 — will be matched to support STAR’s participants and horses.

🌟 Watch Episode 1 of The Shaping of Shangri-La: Stories from the Vault to see how Therapeutic Riding creates breakthroughs for participants and their families.

🎥 - https://bit.ly/4opCwDo

11/03/2025

📆 Preorder your STAR Calendars today!

Get your 2026 STAR Calendar today! Filled with stunning photos of our beloved STAR horses, it’s the perfect way to enjoy their beauty all year long — and support our programs at the same time! It's a perfect Holiday gift! 2026 Calendars are $20, and pre-orders are due by November 9, 2025.

To pre-order, you can call (865) 988-4711 with your card information, pay with check or cash, or pay online.

https://bit.ly/3LeiM7j

10/31/2025

From an epiphany to breakthroughs, we invite you to enjoy Episode 1 in our fall series "The Shaping of Shangri-La: Stories from the Vault" with founder Lynn Petr.

Watch “The Impact of Therapeutic Riding” now to see how STAR’s Therapeutic Riding program began — and the confidence, independence, and joy it continues to bring to participants today.

💛 Thanks to a $2,500 match, any gift made this week will double your impact to support STAR’s participants and horses. https://bit.ly/3Ww2hpm

10/30/2025

⚫️It's Dark Mode.⚫️

It's Week 10 of P***y's Picks! 🐴🏈 Tennessee has activated Dark Mode against Oklahoma! Put your picks in the comments!

Week 10 Games:
(18) Oklahoma at Tennessee
(9) Vandy at (20) Texas
(17) Cincinnati at (24) Utah
(5) Georgia vs Florida
(16) Louisville at Virginia Tech

Standings:
Thor: (33-12 overall, 5-0 last week)
Lightning: (27-13 overall, 4-1 last week)
Eddie: (20-25 overall, 0-5 last week)
P***y: (20-25 overall, 3-2 last week)
Blue: (3-2 last week)

Check out their picks in the comments, and tell us your picks for this week’s games!

10/29/2025

Nothing to see here! Business as usual!

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11800 US-11 E
Lenoir City, TN
37772

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.rideatstar.org/

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