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Mission & Vision
The North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center exists to empower children and adults
with physical, emotional, mental and social challenges to create active, healthier and more fulfilling lives through
equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT). NCTRC has served thousands of children and adults since 1977, and is the oldest
therapeutic riding center in North Carolina. Additionally, the organization is the only EAAT provider in Alamance, Durham
and Orange counties. The challenges these individuals face, to name a few, include autism, learning disabilities, cerebral
palsy, Down Syndrome, behavioral issues, brain injuries, and developmental delays. NCTRC is accredited as a premier center
by NAHRA (formerly known as the North American Handicapped for the Riding Association) which is the governing body for all
participating therapeutic riding programs in the country.
History
Founded
by Dot Kohlbach, Lou Paules and Debbie Lominac, NCTRC first began at Miss Pitty Pat's farm in Durham and eventually settled
down, in 2008, at its current location at Clearwind Farm. In 2009 NCTRC took over management of the farm through a leasing
agreement.
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