Acadiana Therapeutic Riding Organization

ABOUT US

Acadiana Therapeutic Riding Organization

Acadiana Therapeutic Riding Organization (ATRO) was established in 2000 as a 501 c3 organization with the IRS. Since then, we have provided therapeutic riding session as a PATH International member center.

Sessions

Acadiana Therapeutic Riding Organization

Current therapeutic riding sessions are held on Tuesday evening at 5:30 and 6:30 pm, Wednesday at 11:00 am and 5:30 pm.

Volunteers

Special Events

ATRO is currently located at Shiloh Reins, 215 Horse Farm Row, Lafayette, LA off the Moss St. Extension and all our therapeutic riding session are volunteer driven, from the Path certified instructor to the horse leaders and side walkers. Volunteer training sessions are scheduled on an as needed basis. If you are interested in volunteer

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Special Events

Be on the look out for future coming events!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at atro2011@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the cost?

Therapeutic Riding sessions are between 4-6 weeks in length, and the cost is $30 per class or $120-$180 per session.

How can I get involved as a Volunteer?

Volunteer Trainings are scheduled 4-6 times a year, as needed. Applications can be obtained by emailing atro2011@gmail.com and requesting a volunteer packet. Once the packet is completed and returned by email, you will be scheduled in the next Volunteer Training session. Volunteer Training sessions are scheduled on Saturday mornings from 8-9:30am.

What is the rider application process?

Requests for Rider Applications can be made by emailing atro2011@gmail.com and requesting information. The application process is 2-part and involves completion of the application form and a follow up in person consult with the therapeutic riding instructor. The application once completed can be either emailed back to ATRO or brought to the consult appointment.

How do I donate?

ATRO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Donations can be in the form of monetary support or gifts of supplies necessary for the maintenance and upkeep of our horses. Examples include but are not limited to tack, feed, farrier care, hoof, joint, and other health supplements

Mon	By Appointment
Tue	05:30 pm – 07:30 pm
Wed	05:30 pm – 06:30 pm
Thu	By Appointment
Fri	By Appointment
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed