Welcome to Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities (TROT) were we promote physical, psychological and social well-being of people with special needs by providing animal-assisted therapies and activities.

TROT is a faith based center that provides high quality instruction and safety.  Following the standards of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) and the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) we require training and education for our, therapists, instructors, animals and volunteers to better serve our therapeutic riding community.

TROT FOR TROT 2024

WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 2024
WHERE:
Columbia Point Marina Park
(600 Columbia Point Dr. Richland, WA 99352)

8:30am – Race Day Registration
9:45am – 1 Mile Fun Run Start Time
10:15am – 5K Start Time

Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities (TROT) mission is to promote the physical, psychological, and social well-being of people with special needs by providing animal-assisted therapies and activities. All proceeds support our organization and helps provide a safe place for people with special needs to experience the recreational and therapeutic benefits of animal assisted activities.

TROT OR TREAT and a MOVIE

Join us for a fun filled night of Trick or Treating with the TROT animals and watching Hocus Pocus on the big-screen! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and candy buckets. We’ll provide the candy, popcorn, movie & animals.

$10 donation
Movie starts at 6pm 

Save the Date

Mane Event 2025
Saturday, June 28th, 2025 | 5pm

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Benton County Fairgrounds
812 W. Washington St.| Pasco, WA 99301

“Please do not underestimate the value of any contribution whatsoever that you make. There’s a ripple effect that happens.

 

When you don’t live the special needs life – I didn’t before I had kids with special needs, you have no idea the depth and complication of everything from the emotion just to the practical day-to-day workings of it. It’s 24/7. It’s not horrible, but it’s hard.

 

When somebody steps in either with money, time, or whatever to intervene, it may be only time off that a special needs mom has the whole week.

 

It may be the only time a couple has to rest. It may be the only night of the week that the child sleeps because they are relaxed and comfortable.

This gift affects the community. It is much bigger than you realize, those ripples are there, and the effects are there.”

Jen Olson
Noah’s Mom – TROT’s Pioneer Rider

Adaptive Riding

Teaches riding skills to people with physical and mental challenges. Improves muscle tone, strength, flexibility, and coordination while increasing confidence and communication.

Path to Success

Our Path to Success Classes are designed to teach horsemanship fundamentals while incorporating relationship building, responsibility, social communication skills and trust.

Horses Helping Heroes

Horses Helping Heroes (H3) is designed to benefit Veterans, First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, and Healthcare workers.

Trotter Club

Trotter Club provides opportunities for young volunteers (ages 9-15) to gain fundamental horsemanship and develop life skills through teamwork, critical thinking, and working with special needs students.

Hippotherapy

The use of horseback riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment, especially as a means of improving coordination, balance, and strength.

Dog Therapy

Camry is Cynthia’s third Therapy dog she has raised and trained. They are an official team certified by Pet Partners and most recently awarded the higher level qualification which is Complex.