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Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

Founded in 1996, Maryland Therapeutic Riding provides professional, accredited equine-assisted services for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. Serving more than 500 participants each year, Mtr creates individualized programs that promote strength, independence, confidence, and connection through the power of the human–horse partnership.

MTR is a Path Intl. Premier Accredited Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International and one of only nine United States Equestrian Federation Para-Equestrian Centers of Excellence in the United States, reflecting the highest standards of safety, instruction, and adaptive sport development.

Services Offered

MTR provides a comprehensive range of equine-assisted services, including the following core programs:

Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship – Improving balance, coordination, strength, and motor skills while building confidence and independence.
Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapies – Licensed therapists integrate the dynamic movement of the horse to support functional mobility, communication, sensory processing, and daily living skills.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy – Delivered in partnership with licensed clinicians to support emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and overall well-being.

MTR also offers additional specialty services designed to meet unique participant needs and expand access to equine-assisted care across diverse populations. Each service is individualized to meet participant goals in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Equine Services for Heroes

MTR’s Equine Services for Heroes program serves veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families at no charge. Through adaptive riding and horsemanship, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy services, participants address both visible and invisible injuries, including physical disabilities and trauma-related challenges, while building resilience, trust, and renewed purpose.

At the heart of Mtr’s equine-assisted services is the healing power of the human–horse connection. Horses respond authentically and without judgment, creating space for growth, confidence, and meaningful transformation.