Riding Schedule

The Therapeutic Riding Schedule includes class times by group name and a list of pre-scheduled holidays when NTRC is closed. The Program Director will inform you of your riding day and time for your weekly riding lesson reservation. A calendar will be provided at the start of season.

• Lessons are held Monday–Thursday and Saturdays

• No lessons on Fridays or Sundays

• Summer Schedule: Due to heat and summer camps, there is no therapeutic riding June through August. In August, the horses take a break from all programs.

• The 2025–2026 season begins September 15, 2025

•  The 2025-2026 Season is a full calendar riding schedule.  A rider’s reservation for lessons will be weekly starting in September and concluding in May.

Annual Renewal Paperwork

All active riders must complete and return renewal forms by August 1, 2025. Forms are available for pickup at the NTRC administrative office or by contacting the Program Director.

 Scholarship Information

Thanks to generous community support, NTRC offers need-based scholarships to help cover the $50 per lesson fee.

• All riders are already partially subsidized through donor support

• Some riders may qualify for full or partial scholarships

• Applications can be emailed or picked up at the administrative office

Forms for Active Riders

• Renewal Forms

• Scholarship Application (Need-Based)

• Session Calendar

Fee Info: Riders are billed before the start of each riding season.

Inclement Weather Policy

Safety is our top priority. Lessons will be canceled under the following conditions:

• Heat index over 100°F

• Wind chill of 45°F or lower

• Lightning or threat of lightning

Cancellations are confirmed by the Program Director. Riders are not billed for canceled lessons.

Stay Updated:

• Check the NTRC Facebook Page for the latest updates

• Riders and volunteers will also be notified by email or phone

Attendance and Absences

Can’t make your lesson? Let us know!
Contact NTRC at (239) 596-2988 or info@ntrc.org.

This helps us plan for volunteers and staff coverage.

Progress Reports & Annual Evaluations

• After each 8-week session, riders receive a progress report from their instructor

• Every spring, riders participate in the Annual PEPP Evaluation, which helps tailor lesson planning and provides valuable data to support fundraising efforts

A Legacy of Impact

Therapeutic Riding has been the heart of NTRC since it began in 1997. This life-changing program is made possible by individual donors and private foundations who believe in our mission and our riders. We are grateful for their support—and yours.