ATRC - Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

UPDATE: Artie is fully sponsored! Thank you!

Every year ATRC seeks sponsors for our special horses. These generous donors help to defray the cost of supporting our horses, leaving extra funds for scholarships. I am going to feature a horse each day. Arvakur (Artie) is an Icelandic Horse who came to ATRC in May. He has done a great job transitioning to therapeutic work. Artie’s winter coat has just come in and it is as thick as the fur on a bear! He definitely won’t need a blanket, even in the coldest weather. If you would like to sponsor Artie, please contact us at [email protected], 828-675-5630 (no text) or through Messenger here.
Full sponsorship is $3000 -Artie has a half sponsor
Half is $1600
Group sponsorship for the other half is $500/each

10/16/2026

Every year ATRC seeks sponsors for our special horses. These generous donors help to defray the cost of supporting our horses, leaving extra funds for scholarships. I am going to feature a horse each day. Marley is an Icelandic Horse. He has worked at ATRC for 10 years. Small and strong , Marley is great for this work we do. At age 29 he is still going strong! We loved Marley so much that we searched far and wide for another Icelandic. Stay tuned to meet Arvakur. Marley has a half sponsor so we are looking for some generous person to sponsor the other half.
Please contact us at [email protected], 828-675-5630 (no text) or through Messenger here.
Half is $1600

10/12/2026

Every year ATRC seeks sponsors for our special horses. This helps us conserve funds for scholarships and other needs. Sponsors enjoy supporting a unique horse.
Meet Butterscotch, a retired summer camp horse who has done everything. He is as reliable as they come and an excellent horse for first time riders. Butterscotch takes care of kids. If you would like to sponsor Butterscotch, please contact us at [email protected], 828-675-5630 (no text) or through Messenger here.
Full sponsorship is $3000
Half is $1600
Happy to have a group sponsor at $500/each as well

10/10/2026

UPDATE: Goose has a quarter sponsor! Are there 3 others who would like to sponsor Goose at $750 each?
Every year ATRC seeks sponsors for our special horses. These generous donors help to defray the cost of supporting our horses, leaving extra funds for scholarships. I am going to feature a horse each day. Meet Goose, a prince of a guy! Goose is half Arabian and half Quarter Horse. He is patient, kind and loves people, almost as much as he loves his best friend, Chester! Please contact us at [email protected], 828-675-5630 (no text) or through Messenger here.
Full sponsorship is $3000
Half is $1600
Happy to have a group sponsor at $500/each as well

09/26/2026

🐴❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THIS EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE! ❤️🐴

Behind every athlete at a competition like this is an incredible team of people who give their time, energy, and heart to make it all possible. Today, we want to give a very special shout-out to some people who have gone above and beyond for our athletes this weekend!

🐴 John & Beth Hall volunteered their time to transport Ben, our athletes’ horse, to Tryon for the competition. They have spent each day here making sure Ben is fed, comfortable, and well taken care of in his stall between competitions. Their selflessness and dedication have meant so much to our athletes and our team. We truly cannot thank them enough for everything they have done!

🏆 Taylor & Mika from Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center have also been incredible! They have spent countless hours preparing our athletes for competition, making sure they are confident, prepared, and have everything they need to succeed. Their time, knowledge, encouragement, and dedication have made such a difference throughout this entire experience.

We are incredibly grateful for everyone at ATRC - Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center who supports our athletes and makes opportunities like this possible. We know how much time and effort goes on behind the scenes, and we appreciate every bit of it. ❤️

But today, we wanted to make sure John, Beth, Mika, and Taylor know just how special they are to us. Thank you for giving so much of yourselves to our athletes and for helping make this weekend one they will never forget! 🐴🏅❤️ We couldn’t do it without you! 👏🎉

09/26/2026

2 golds and a silver! Way to go MCSO!

09/25/2026

Wish these athletes luck in their competition later today!

09/13/2026

Thank you MHHS OCS students for your hard work!