Naples Therapeutic Riding Center

12/11/2025

🎄 Visitors, participants, and volunteers — stop by the office for a little holiday cheer!
Our Development Director, Yvette, has set up a cozy hot chocolate station with toppings and festive syrup courtesy of . Come treat yourself! ☕✨

12/03/2025

We can not express our gratitude enough for what Arthrex has contributed to NTRC. ❤️

12/02/2025

THANK YOU to everyone who has already supported our Giving Tuesday campaign. Because of you, we are taking important steps to ensure every ride at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center begins with comfort, care, and confidence.

This Giving Tuesday, our focus was simple and essential. Proper saddle fit keeps our horses comfortable and willing, allowing riders to relax, build trust, and fully engage in each lesson.

With new horses welcomed to our barn and natural changes within our herd, professional saddle fittings help us determine what equipment can continue to be used safely, what can be adjusted, and when a new saddle is truly needed to best support both horse and rider.

There is still time to be part of this impact.

A gift of $50 supports a professional saddle fitting for one horse. For those able to go further, a gift of $600-$1,000 helps cover the cost of a new saddle, creating long term comfort and confidence for riders who rely on that horse each week.

Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our riders and horses and for helping give the gift of freedom in the saddle.

❤️ Give at www.ntrc.org/give

Ps. Indy, the pony in the video, joined our herd recently. Your gift will directly support herd members like her.

12/01/2025

Guess what trotted into NTRC just in time for the holidays?

These two jolly giants showed up wearing wreaths and are ready to bring enough festive spirit to light up the whole property.

They don’t eat hay, won’t need farrier appointments, and definitely can’t fit in a stall… but they’re already making everyone smile, which makes them perfect additions in our book.

Look for them when you’re on campus! 🎄🐴✨

11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving Day, we find ourselves reflecting on one word that perfectly captures the heart of NTRC: Grateful.

It’s the name of the beautiful sculpture that greets you as you walk to our office, but it’s also the feeling that fills our barn today and every day.

We are grateful for our participants and riders, who inspire us with their determination.
Grateful for our volunteers, who give their time, strength, and compassion so generously.
Grateful for our herd, our true partners in this work.
Grateful for our staff, whose dedication keeps our mission moving forward.
Grateful for our Board of Directors, whose leadership and vision guide us.
Grateful for our partnering agencies, families, and community, who make this place possible through trust and support.
Grateful for you.

From all of us at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, we wish you a warm, joyful, and truly grateful Thanksgiving. 🧡🍂🐴

11/26/2025

As we sit and think about the upcoming Thanksgiving feasts, tables full of veggies and all the fixings, what better time to shine a little spotlight on our "Tic Tac Whoa!" board?

This colorful game sits on the fence between the arena and sensory trail for two-way play. It has become a favorite stop for our riders, with each block hand-painted in bright X’s and O’s, cheerful apples, and bold carrots (two things our herd definitely considers essential food groups).

Tic Tac Whoa isn’t just fun. It’s a playful way for riders to work toward their goals. From taking turns to making choices to practicing fine motor skills, each flip of a block helps them chalk up small wins that move them forward in their lesson plans.

Happy almost-Thanksgiving from our barn to your table! 🧡🦃🍎🥕

Reminder: The NTRC office and campus will be closed Thursday through Sunday this week. We will resume riding on Monday, December 1.

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

If you couldn’t join us for the 20th Annual Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance, you can still experience the moment that moved the room. 💛

Watch this year’s Fund-a-Need video and see how your support helps change lives—one stride at a time.

11/13/2025