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Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Hands the Reins of Executive Director to Esteemed Community Leader

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Laura Burns is an impressive presence in Collier County. However, before she became a successful administrative leader and champion of Arts, she was a horse girl. The term horse girl…

Hoof and Hike Blazes the Trail for Fundraising into 2024

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True horsepower becomes known at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), a facility located in Southwest Florida. Here, horses of all sizes, breeds, and backgrounds help individuals find pathways to gain…

Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Taps Non-Profit Leader as New Executive Director

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Naples, FL – Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), a non-profit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-facilitated group services to children and adults with physical, social, and mental health…

Naples Daily News: Miniature horse yoga, anyone? Naples Therapeutic Riding Center offers classes for charity

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There’s been goat yoga and paddleboard yoga and yoga on the beach, but now the newest and perhaps most unusual is miniature horse yoga. Naples Therapeutic Riding Center has started a…

HORSES HELP MEDICAL WORKERS EASE STRESS

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Horses in Naples are helping health care workers heal their stress. For the first time Naples Therapeutic Riding Center is offering mental health and wellness therapy free to local front line medical professionals…

Alice Curry Is Happy to Be Back in the Saddle, Helping Riders Heal

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Quarantine and an empty arena were giving me the blues! I didn’t realize how much therapy volunteering was for me until I wasn’t able to come spend time with sweet…

Dynamic Duo, Ginny and Lee Schroeder, Named Volunteers of the Year

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High school sweethearts, Ginny and Lee Schroeder, have been married for 50 years. They have a love for each other, an adorable banter and a shared passion for the work…

Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Expands Equine Services for Military Families; Operation Stride Launches in August

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Naples, FL – Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), a non-profit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-facilitated group services to children and adults with special needs, announced the expansion…

Swinging With Purpose™ Increases Investment in Naples Therapeutic Riding Center’s Equine Groups for Women and Girls

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Naples, FL – Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), a non-profit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding and other equine-facilitated group services to children and adults with special needs, is pleased to…

NTRC Presents 2019 PATH Instructor Workshop

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The 2019 PATH Registered Workshop will be held on January 31 - February 3, 2019 Lead Evaluator: Sandy Webster In order to become a PATH International Certified Instructor, a candidate…

Volunteer Spotlight: Tiffany Lehman

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Tiffany Lehman Corrals Support Naples is where my passion for horses grew. It's where I saw my parents lead by example through their volunteer work, my mom as a member…

Volunteer Spotlight: Dick and Wilma Proctor

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The Family Giving Tree In 2001, Dick Proctor showed up for a sidewalker volunteer training. He and his wife, Wilma, read an article in the Naples Daily News about the…

2018 Volunteer of the Year: Susie Newlon

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Susie Shares Her Passion There are moments we wish every person could enjoy or experience. These moments become memories, stories and daily reminders for me as to why I volunteer.…

Meet Volunteer Karen Flounlacker

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Karen Flounlacker Karen moved to Naples from Lancaster, PA in 2000. She emphasizes the beautiful weather when asked why she came here. She started volunteering at NTRC after she retired.…

New Group Program With Youth Haven

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Youth Haven, a shelter for abused, abandoned and neglected children was recently selected to benefit from Naples Therapeutic Riding Center’s newly expanded equine therapy programs. Through this partnership, Naples Therapeutic…

Youth Haven Children & Teens to Participate in Equine Groups

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Youth Haven, a shelter for abused, abandoned and neglected children was recently selected to benefit from Naples Therapeutic Riding Center’s newly expanded equine therapy programs. Through this partnership, Naples Therapeutic…

Horsin’ A Round Golf Classic A Swinging Success

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(Naples, FL, February 9, 2018) On Monday, January 29, Naples Therapeutic Riding Center hosted its inaugural Horsin’ a Round Golf Classic on the fairways at Quail West Golf & Country…

Hippotherapy Training Course

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Who: Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), a not-for-profit equestrian center that provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine-related programs for children and adults with special needs, will host occupational therapy, physical…

Melissa Lamont Appointed Executive Director

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Naples, Fl – Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC), a not-for-profit equestrian center that provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine-related programs for children and adults with special needs, social interaction difficulties…

NTRC Announces Inaugural “Horsin’ a Round Golf Classic” for January 29, 2018

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NTRC Announces Inaugural Horsin’ a Round Golf Classic  To be held Monday, January 29, 2018 at Quail West Golf & Country Club (Naples, FL, December 7, 2017) – Naples Therapeutic…

NTRC Presents PATH Registered Workshop

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We are excited to share that we will be hosting a PATH Registered Workshop Thursday, February 1, 2018 - Sunday, February 4, 2018. Lead Evaluator: Sandy Webster In order to…