Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center

Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center Sunrise, Inc. offers a variety of therapeutic horseback riding and horsemanship activities including lessons, hosting field trips, and more!

Sunrise is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl) center member and offers horseback riding and ground lessons to qualifying participants as recreational therapy. All of our lessons are taught by or supervised by a PATH Intl registered instructor. Sunrise also offers horseback riding and horsemanship opportunities for veterans. Sunrise offers lessons year

round. Our activity calendar is based around three ten week sessions. Lessons and outings are also available out-of-session and during winter months. Sunrise has an indoor and an outdoor arena, so activities usually take place rain or shine. We currently maintain a small herd of horses and ponies, and work hard to match participants with the right horse for them. We welcome volunteers, and host volunteer training sessions for new volunteers monthly. also offers a limited number of unpaid internships. Please contact the office for more information.

Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center is excited to be a part of Career Fair at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce!
03/04/2025

Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center is excited to be a part of Career Fair at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce!

Bella says hi!
03/03/2025

Bella says hi!

Bailey just told Caroline that she is excited to go to Earlham College soon!
02/26/2025

Bailey just told Caroline that she is excited to go to Earlham College soon!

02/25/2025
Fun Fact Friday❕Did you know that PATH Intl. CTRIs (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Certified Thera...
02/21/2025

Fun Fact Friday❕

Did you know that PATH Intl. CTRIs (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors) need 20 hours of continuing education every two years?

Caroline will be spending her weekend at Main Stay Therapeutic Farm for her continuing education hours and more learning. Caroline can’t wait to bring more knowledge back to help riders, horses, and staff.

🌟 Meet Our New Head Instructor: Caroline Ferguson! 🌟We are thrilled to welcome Caroline Ferguson as Sunrise’s new head i...
02/17/2025

🌟 Meet Our New Head Instructor: Caroline Ferguson! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Caroline Ferguson as Sunrise’s new head instructor! 🐴💙

Caroline has been around horses and riding English for over 21 years, though she won’t say no to a little Western riding! She started riding at just 8 years old in England, continuing for three years before moving to Egypt, where she spent a decade riding majestic Egyptian Arabians around the Giza pyramids. In 2011, she moved to the U.S. and began volunteering at Wish Upon a Horse in Hilton Head Island, SC.

After five years of volunteering, Caroline pursued her PATH Intl. certification, earning her PATH Intl. CTRI (Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor) certification in 2016. She has spent the past eight years teaching adaptive therapeutic riding to students with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities. In 2021, she achieved her second certification as a PATH Intl. ESMHL (Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning).

Caroline is passionate about helping riders grow in their skills and confidence. We can’t wait for our participants to learn from her expertise and love for equine-assisted therapy! 🐎💛

Join us in giving Caroline a warm Sunrise welcome! ☀️👏

02/17/2025

🚨 Exciting News from Sunrise! 🚨

We are thrilled to announce that Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center is moving to a new home at Earlham College! This move marks a new chapter for our program, allowing us to continue providing life-changing equine-assisted activities in an improved facility. We are beyond grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to share more details soon!

Along with our big move, we are also excited to welcome our new Head Instructor, Caroline Ferguson! Caroline brings fresh energy and dedication to our mission, and we can’t wait for you all to meet her when lessons resume this spring.

Thank you for your continued support as we transition into this exciting new phase for Sunrise. Stay tuned for updates, and get ready for an incredible 2025!

We are seeing snow at Sunrise. Bella wanted to let everyone know she is staying warm with her winter coat.
02/13/2025

We are seeing snow at Sunrise.

Bella wanted to let everyone know she is staying warm with her winter coat.

Rocky wanted to let everyone know that he is enjoying his daily nap in the hay. 💕
02/12/2025

Rocky wanted to let everyone know that he is enjoying his daily nap in the hay. 💕

02/05/2025

Exciting Updates Coming Soon!

We know you're eager to get back in the saddle, and so are we! We're currently working on our Spring Session dates and can't wait to share them with you.

We also have a few exciting announcements coming your way, so be sure to keep an eye on our page for updates! Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more details soon!

This thankful Monday post goes out to ALL OF YOU!All of you private donors who make everything possibleAll of the busine...
02/03/2025

This thankful Monday post goes out to ALL OF YOU!
All of you private donors who make everything possible
All of the businesses who have helped us continue
All of the volunteers who come out and assist without asking for anything
All of the staff who work tirelessly so that the horses are happy
We are thankful for ALL OF YOU!

Spring is right around the corner! What would you like to see us do in 2025? Comment below your program suggestions!
02/01/2025

Spring is right around the corner!
What would you like to see us do in 2025?
Comment below your program suggestions!

Another Friday Fun Day and Another Guess That Sunrise Horse!This horse can either be a part or current Sunrise Horse. Do...
01/31/2025

Another Friday Fun Day and Another Guess That Sunrise Horse!
This horse can either be a part or current Sunrise Horse. Don't let that fool you!
Can you guess which Sunrise Horse this is? Comment below.

Don't miss out on In Concert's amazing events this year!
01/30/2025

Don't miss out on In Concert's amazing events this year!

We are ready for smooth coats and lazy days basking in the sun!Are you?
01/30/2025

We are ready for smooth coats and lazy days basking in the sun!
Are you?

Did you know?A bag of treats cost $7-10A bag of grain cost $25-35A hoof trim cost $40A round bale of hay cost $50-60We c...
01/29/2025

Did you know?
A bag of treats cost $7-10
A bag of grain cost $25-35
A hoof trim cost $40
A round bale of hay cost $50-60

We could always use help paying for our wonderful therapy horses!
If you'd like to donate, visit our website at
sunrisetrc.com

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2670 Minneman Road
Richmond, IN
47374

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+17659354291

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A HUGE Thank You to InConcert Richmond! Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center is incredibly grateful for the continued support of InConcert Richmond. Their incredible concerts have not only provided entertainment for our community but have also generated vital funds that directly support our mission. Thanks to InConcert, we are able to provide life-changing therapeutic riding experiences to individuals with disabilities in our community. We are truly thankful for this valuable partnership! In Concert #InConcertRichmond #SunriseTRC #CommunityPartnerships #GivingBack

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What a great day for grooming! 20 visitors showed up to help groom all of the horses. ❤️

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Sunrise is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl) center member and offers horseback riding and ground lessons to qualifying participants as recreational therapy. All of our lessons are taught by or supervised by a PATH Intl registered instructor. Sunrise also offers horseback riding and horsemanship opportunities for veterans. Sunrise offers lessons year round. Our activity calendar is based around three ten week sessions. Lessons and outings are also available out-of-session and during winter months. Sunrise has an indoor and an outdoor arena, so activities usually take place rain or shine. We currently maintain a herd of twelve working horses and ponies, and work hard to match participants with the right horse for them. We welcome volunteers, and host volunteer training sessions for new volunteers monthly. Sunrise, Inc. also offers a limited number of unpaid internships. Please contact the office for more information.