Therapeutic Riding Institute, Inc.

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Therapeutic Riding Institute, Inc.

The Therapeutic Riding Institute provides Equine Assisted Services to the Miami Valley Riders learn basic skills by learning to ride a horse.

About The Program

TRI was co-founded in 1973 by Betty Lou Townley and Linden Moore to provide riding therapy for people with disabilities. The riding therapy program contains six learning components: mounting, warm up, lesson, exercise, games and dismounting. Students benefit from physical activity, mental stimulation, extended communication opportunities and new peer relationships. The experienc

es carry over into the students’ every day activities by giving them confidence to try new challenging experiences. TRI's Programming serves:
1) Youth and Adults with Disabilities
2) At-Risk-Youth
3) Veterans
4) Equine Facilitated Psycotherapy

05/28/2026

We’re excited to share the recent feature on WDTN-TV’s Living Dayton highlighting the incredible impact of the Warriors In Step with Horses (WISH) Program on the veterans we serve.

WISH is an equine-assisted counseling program designed to support veterans through connection, mindfulness, and the healing power of horses. We’re honored to provide a safe and supportive environment where veterans can build community, reduce stress, and reconnect with themselves.

To learn more about our WISH program for veterans, join us this Saturday, May 30th from 10-12 for our upcoming Open House. Tour the farm, meet the horses, learn about veteran programming, and see firsthand how equine-assisted services are changing lives.

🎥 Watch the Living Dayton segment here: https://www.wdtn.com/video/therapeutic-riding-institutes-wish-program-open-house/11829433

05/25/2026

Today, we pause. We remember those who gave everything -- whose sacrifice made possible the freedoms we hold and the community we cherish. To the fallen, and to the families who carry their memory forward, we are grateful 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

We’re excited to share this recent story by Kiersten Riedford from WDTN-TV on TRI's adaptive riding and Stable Foundations programs highlighting the incredible impact horses can have on growth, learning, and emotional wellness. ❤️🐴

At TRI, we’re proud to offer programs like our new Stable Foundations program-an unmounted, non-riding horsemanship experience designed to help participants build confidence, connection, and life skills from the ground up. Through grooming, leading, and hands-on horse care, participants develop meaningful relationships with horses while strengthening skills like patience, empathy, self-awareness, responsibility, focus, and communication.

Working with horses can provide so many powerful benefits:
✨ Increased confidence and self-esteem
✨ Improved attention, focus, and impulse control
✨ Better body and spatial awareness
✨ Emotional regulation and mindfulness
✨ Stronger communication and social skills
✨ A sense of purpose, accomplishment, and connection

Research even shows that interacting with horses may help reduce stress and anxiety while increasing feelings of connection and well-being.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to continue expanding programs that help individuals learn, heal, and grow alongside our incredible horses. Be sure to check out the story! 🐎💙

https://www.wdtn.com/video/equine-classes-help-kids-succeed/11811891/

05/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to PNC Bank for joining TRI’s Stetsons & Sterling as the inaugural sponsor of our brand new “Mane Event Midway!” 🤠🐴

This exciting area of the gala will be packed with some of the most fun and engaging experiences of the night, including our Silent Auction, Boots & Bottles Booze Pull, and additional interactive activities that help raise critical funds for TRI’s mission.

While these experiences create energy and excitement for our guests, they also play an incredibly important role in supporting TRI’s programs and the individuals we serve. Every bid placed, bottle pulled, and activity enjoyed helps provide high-quality, accredited equine-assisted services in a safe, fun, and compassionate environment.

Because of partners like PNC Bank, TRI is able to continue enhancing lives through Adaptive Riding, WISH for veterans and first responders, Taking the Reins counseling, and EAGLE programming for youth.

We are so grateful for PNC Bank’s support and partnership in helping make Stetsons & Sterling an unforgettable night with meaningful impact. From our herd to yours, thank you for helping our mission gallop forward! 💙

05/13/2026

✨ Thankful Tuesday ✨

Today, we are incredibly grateful for our Stetsons & Sterling Presenting Sponsors, the Charles D. Berry Foundation and the Berry Family Foundation! Their generosity and belief in TRI’s mission help make life-changing equine-assisted services possible for children, adults, veterans, and at-risk youth throughout our community.

Because of partners like our presenting sponsors, TRI continues to provide a safe, compassionate, and empowering environment where individuals can build confidence, independence, connection, and hope through the healing power of horses.

We are especially excited to celebrate together at this year’s Stetsons & Sterling Gala on Saturday, September 12th at our beautiful Spring Valley horse farm!

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable western-chic evening featuring:
🤠 Live music by Ashley Martin
🐴 Inspiring program demonstrations by TRI students
💙 Interactive Equine-Assisted Counseling demos
🤸‍♀️Equestrian Vaulting by Fleur de Lis Vaulters
🥃 Bourbon, wine, cocktails, and fine spirits
🍽️ Seated dinner under the stars
🎉 Silent & live auctions
⭐ Heartwarming stories shared by TRI families

From our herd to yours, thank you to the Charles D. Berry Foundation and Berry Family Foundation for helping TRI continue changing lives, one ride, one connection, and one story at a time. 💫

05/08/2026

One week to go until registration opens for TRI’s Stetsons & Sterling Gala and we have less than 10 tables remaining! 🤠✨

Presented by the Charles D. Berry Foundation and the Berry Family Foundation, we fully expect this unforgettable evening at our beautiful Spring Valley horse farm to sell out early.

If you are considering becoming a sponsor or purchasing a table, now is the time to reserve your spot before individual tickets go on sale to the general public on May 15th.

Join 400 guests for a one-of-a-kind western chic evening featuring:
🐴 Inspiring program demonstrations and professional equestrian vaulting
🎶 Live music from the Ashley Martin Band
🍽️ Seated dinner and program
🎯 Unique experiences and interactive activities (there may or may not be a mechanical bull this year) 😉
❤️ Powerful stories of impact through TRI’s programs

Your support helps make Adaptive Riding and unmounted horsemanship, WISH for veterans, Taking the Reins counseling services, and EAGLE programming for at-risk youth possible.

Don’t wait until registration officially opens and risk missing out. Reach out today to reserve your table or sponsorship opportunity!

05/05/2026

Please join us in wishing our big boy Robert a very happy 6th birthday! 🐴🎉🥳

05/04/2026

This weekend, a few members of our TRI team made a trip up to Holland, Michigan to attend PATH International’s Region 4 conference. Not only was this trip beneficial to furthering our teams knowledge of the industry, but our very own Stephanie Slepicka made an incredible presentation on the newly developed De-Escalation training curriculum she has developed specifically for volunteers in the equine-assisted services setting. We are so proud of Stephanie for continuing to set a high standard of excellence for volunteer management and training - which is now being recognized industry wide.

Thank you to our friends at Renew Therapeutic Riding Center and PATH International for hosting us and continuing to provide meaningful education and networking opportunities for our team! 🐴⭐️📚

05/01/2026

Meet Banner & Stewart Little 🤎

Banner:
Age: 18 | Breed: Miniature Horse | Color: Pinto
Favorite Snack: Apple Treats | Time at TRI: 2 years

Stewart Little:
Age: 10 | Breed: Miniature Horse | Color: Champagne
Favorite Snack: Peppermints | Time at TRI: 2 years

Our miniature horses serve a different but equally important role at TRI. They're essential to our unmounted programs, where participants engage with horses through grooming, leading, and ground activities rather than riding.

Banner is calm, gentle, and deeply empathetic, offering a quiet presence that helps participants feel at ease. When he's with Stewart, his playful personality shines through.

Stewart Little is confident and engaging, with a curiosity and energy that connects quickly with participants. His interactions encourage connection, smiles, and engagement in ways that matter just as much as what happens in the saddle.

Together, they're a dynamic duo. And they're proof that equine-assisted services don't always require riding.

Sponsor Banner or Stewart: give.classy.org/GTHR2026

Address

3960 Middle Run Road
Spring Valley, OH
45370

Telephone

+19373174001

Website

https://triohio.org/

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