North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center

The North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center (NCTRC) was founded in 1977, and is one of the oldest therapeutic riding programs in North Carolina. Today, NCTRC continues to bring the fun and excitement of horseback riding to children and adults with a variety of disabilities.  With the help of specially trained horses and ponies, specialized equipment and, where needed, horse leaders and rider assistants known as "sidewalkers", our riders are encouraged and challenged to new levels of achievement. NCTRC's riding instructors and physical therapists provide both riding classes and individual therapy sessions at Clearwind Farm in Orange County.

Volunteers are a vital part of NCTRC’s programs

• helping on a weekly basis as horse leaders and sidewalkers during our sessions of horseback riding

• fundraising activities

• special events throughout the year