American Therapeutic Riding Center

American Therapeutic Riding Center ATRC - Equine Assisted Services (PATH Center Member) - a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
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918-246-9450

Therapeutic riding uses equine oriented activities for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well being of individuals with varying types and degrees of special needs through adaptive riding and therapeutic riding. Equine activities are used to achieve goals, with the horse being a strong motivator for accomplishing

these goals. Emphasis is on a positive, enjoyable, and relaxing experience that provides additional therapeutic benefits in the areas of socialization, posture, strength, mobility, and an overall improved quality of life.

LIFE PRESENTS US CHALLENGES on a daily basis.   Sometimes we see a mess before us to wade through without tripping, hurt...
10/30/2024

LIFE PRESENTS US CHALLENGES on a daily basis. Sometimes we see a mess before us to wade through without tripping, hurting someone or getting hurt. The key to success is to STALL to problem solve. How does it work: State the problem, Think through solutions, Assess the pros and cons of each solution, Let’s try it! Look to see if the solution worked. If not, try again. Never give up! Success in life is filled with challenges throughout the journey. One step at a time!

Students did great today! Success!

“TAKE THE REINS” small group at
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Equine Assisted Services
A 501c3 Nonprofit Organization
918-246-9450
[email protected]
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FALL BREAK!  Students secured those last minutes rides and student volunteer hours before heading out to enjoy fall brea...
10/18/2024

FALL BREAK! Students secured those last minutes rides and student volunteer hours before heading out to enjoy fall break. Others stayed back rode horses, prepared arenas for a busy upcoming week, made feed deliveries and unloaded feed bags, made new friends and visited with family. Whew! We are now ready for the return of our ATRC families next week! We can’t wait to see everyone!

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Volunteers Tim Buchanan and Roger Tuter for helping with feed pickup, delivery and unloading this week.

Equine Assisted Services
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a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization
APPOINTMENTS ONLY
918-246-9450
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  We are in need of side walkers and horse leaders.  If you love the outdoors, horses, children in nee...
10/14/2024

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are in need of side walkers and horse leaders. If you love the outdoors, horses, children in need and want to get your personal steps in all at one time, we could be your prefect fit! While experience is great, experience is not required.

WHO CAN VOLUNTEER: ages 14 and older, empty nesters, professionals needing a break from their norm, retirees, students (required hours, research, just because) and groups.

WHEN ARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Tuesdays/Thursdays (8:30-6:00)
Fridays (8:30-noon)
Sessions are: 30 minutes each
Saturday p.m. feed (experience required)

WHAT IS THE PROCESS: email the address below, a volunteer application will be emailed to you and after the completed form has been submitted, you will be contacted to schedule an interview or an on site appointment.

Volunteer, it’s an experience that you will never forget!

WE APPRECIATE OUR VOLUNTEERS!!!
THANK YOU!

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Equine Assisted Services
A 501c3 Nonprofit Organization
918-246-9450
[email protected]
APPOINTMENTS ONLY

10/12/2024

Today I ride with confidence! I began my weekly 30 minute therapeutic horse back riding sessions a few years ago with a leader and two side walkers. I began without confidence. I held onto my two side walkers and trusted my horse leader to get me to where I needed to be. I could not remember more than one directive at a time. I now ride in the SOUND STRIDES independent program here at ATRC! I not only remember several directives all at one time, I can tell my instructor the next step in my riding pattern before she gives me the directions. This may not be a big accomplishment to you but to me it is huge as these actions cross over into my everyday life! Thanks mom and my ATRC team for never giving up on me.

Equine Assisted Services
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Sand Springs Osage County OK
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We will see you here!
10/11/2024

We will see you here!

Tulsa has celebrated Christmas downtown dating back to the 1920s. Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 11 AM. Enter a float!

10/09/2024

Tulsa has celebrated Christmas downtown dating back to the 1920s. Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 11 AM. Enter a float!

A GREAT SATURDAY MORNING WITH SPECIAL MOMS of ATRC!  We enjoyed speciality coffees, breakfast treats, made new friends a...
10/05/2024

A GREAT SATURDAY MORNING WITH SPECIAL MOMS of ATRC! We enjoyed speciality coffees, breakfast treats, made new friends and spent time grooming and loving on our service horses. Thank you moms for hanging out and enjoying the weather with us today!

SPECIAL THANKS to our EVENT SPONSOR Tinsel Stop, a vintage Christmas speciality store. Please check them out and purchase beautiful vintage ornaments from around the world.

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Equine Assisted Services
Sand Springs Osage County OK
APPOINTMENTS ONLY
918-246-9450
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STUDENT STUDENT WHO IS THE STUDENT?  The person in the saddle, side walking, leading, scooping pooh or filling water buc...
09/28/2024

STUDENT STUDENT WHO IS THE STUDENT? The person in the saddle, side walking, leading, scooping pooh or filling water buckets? The answer may not be what you think. To know for sure, volunteer to find out:)

WE ARE THANKFUL YOU FOR EVERY ONE who came to help out this week! You are highly valued and appreciated!

It’s cognitive, emotional and physical for all! It’s Equine Assisted Services!

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Equine Assisted Services
Sand Springs Osage County OK
APPOINTMENTS ONLY
918-246-9450
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09/19/2024

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 American Therapeutic Riding Center, we will be closing at 12:30 p.m. due to extreme heat index.

SHOUTOUT OF THANKS TO:  Volunteer Sammy for cleaning and decorating our office prior to our Rider Showcase Event and our...
09/19/2024

SHOUTOUT OF THANKS TO: Volunteer Sammy for cleaning and decorating our office prior to our Rider Showcase Event and our fall sessions. Our service could not be provided without all types of talented volunteers. We appreciate you Sammy! Brad Jones

Equine Assisted Services
918-246-9450
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APPOINTMENTS ONLY

American Therapeutic Riding Center’s client MOMS (grandmother, legal guardian mom), you ask for it!    Please RSVP by SE...
09/19/2024

American Therapeutic Riding Center’s client MOMS (grandmother, legal guardian mom), you ask for it! Please RSVP by SEPTEMBER 27 by calling our office at 918-246-9450. JOIN US!

Equine Assisted Services
a 501c3 non-profit organization
Sand Springs Osage County OK
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WINNERS CIRCLE!  Wow, what a day!  So much fun!  Our cowgirls and cowboys brought their ‘A’ game today!  Jumping, trails...
09/14/2024

WINNERS CIRCLE! Wow, what a day! So much fun! Our cowgirls and cowboys brought their ‘A’ game today! Jumping, trails, barrel racing, ride a buck and bottle shuffle relay were a blast.

SPECIAL THANKS TO our event announcer Richard Conner, the army of volunteers, our guests for coming, our event sponsors and vendors.

FUN FACT just in from Jamie Curran, ATRC Riding Program Manager (her personal stats for today):
35 participants, roughly 90 rides, 4.5 hours, 1400 calories burned, and 12 miles hiked 🙃😮‍💨🤣. Our volunteers may have set new activity records today.

There will be another event post in a few days as we have a lot of fun moments to share.

Happy Saturday!
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Equine Assisted Services
Sand Springs Osage County OK
918-246-9450
[email protected]
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FEELIN THE LOVE!  THANK YOU to everyone who gave their time to help us get ready for tomorrow’s RIDER SHOW CASE event!  ...
09/14/2024

FEELIN THE LOVE! THANK YOU to everyone who gave their time to help us get ready for tomorrow’s RIDER SHOW CASE event! Hard work around the place, students practicing and service horses spa day makes this week successful! Join us tomorrow and see our star riders! Equine Assisted Services, it’s cognitive, emotional and physical.

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Sand Springs Osage County OK
918-246-9450
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ETHAN!  WAY TO GO!  A must read. Ethan will also be participating in our Saturday show!  Be sure to share his story with...
09/11/2024

ETHAN! WAY TO GO! A must read. Ethan will also be participating in our Saturday show! Be sure to share his story with others who may be weary and loosing hope. Keep on keeping on, it does make a difference!

We received Ethan's diagnosis when he was two months old which is Complete Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. In other words, he is completely missing the center part of his brain that connects both the right and left hemispheres. We were told by doctor's multiple times that our son wouldn't walk, wouldn't talk, wouldn't show emotions, and would always be dependent of us. I am happy to share that Ethan is able to do all these things; yes, they might look and sound different than what is considered the “norm” but to us it’s perfect because its Ethan.

Since 6 months of age Ethan has participated in weekly OT, PT and Speech therapy. Now at the age of 5 we started equine therapy. He has been doing equine therapy for 6 months now. I was encouraged to just “try” it for one visit and if it goes well commit to one month and go from there. I warned the staff that Ethan does not like anything touching his head and the helmet might be an issue. I was also concerned for Ethan having to use so much strength, balance and coordination to physically stay on the horse during the session.

Putting my concerns aside in order to try a not so “traditional office therapy” was one of the best decisions I have made. From his first equine therapy session I feel like we sparked a light in him. A light that has given him confidence and courage. We have seen improvements in his speech, his posture, his overall body strength, coordination and confidence. Ethan loves telling (his preferred horse “Charlie” to “Go Go”) he loves it when they are trotting.

1 year ago Ethan was diagnosed with Scoliosis. A few weeks ago at his 1 year follow up- his doctor could not give me a “medical explanation” as how to Ethan no longer has scoliosis! His doctor asked me “what have you done different on the last year”? I responded “prayed a lot and added equine therapy to the other therapies he receives each week”. He responded “keep it up.”

I am so excited to see Ethan continue to thrive in all areas with the help of ATRC and the equine therapy that he receives there.

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Equine Assisted Services
918-246-9450
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.  the long awaited ATRC RIDER SHOW CASE!!!!   This is a time where riders are c...
09/11/2024

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. the long awaited ATRC RIDER SHOW CASE!!!! This is a time where riders are competing and showing off their horsemanship skills to their friends and families! Oh yes, there are ribbons to be won!!! You don’t want to miss it!!!

Seating: bring your blankets and folding chairs

Snacks for purchase: chips, candy and more.

ATRC Sales: Breyer horses, t-shirts and specialty items.

Parking: Our front entrance will be utilized for handicapped individuals. Once the front is full, parking will be made available behind the barn.

NOTE: Entry cut off for this show was August 15, 2024. If you missed it, make sure to sign up next year.

We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization and ALL DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE APPRECIATED!

Equine Assisted Services
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Appointments Only
918-246-9450
[email protected]

WE ARE HONORED to receive this beautiful piece of artwork by Loren Silvestri, Downs Syndrome Artist 2015.  Please make s...
09/07/2024

WE ARE HONORED to receive this beautiful piece of artwork by Loren Silvestri, Downs Syndrome Artist 2015. Please make sure to stop by our office and see it first hand. This is a special piece created by a special individual.

THANK YOU TO the Patrick Lester Family and Brennan Lester for this wonderful gift. We love it!

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Equine Assisted Therapy
918-246-9450

FALL SESSIONS WEEK ONE!  The season began with excitement, confidence and anticipation for this coming weekends ATRC RID...
09/07/2024

FALL SESSIONS WEEK ONE! The season began with excitement, confidence and anticipation for this coming weekends ATRC RIDER SHOWCASE! Riders will be showing off their horsemanship skills. Join us and help cheer them on in celebration of their accomplishments!

Equine Assisted Services
A 501c3 Nonprofit Organization
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918-246-9450
Appointments Only

FALL HAS OFFICIALLY BEGAN!  Riders are rehearsing for their upcoming Rider Showcase!  Make a plan to join us!!!!Www.ATRC...
09/03/2024

FALL HAS OFFICIALLY BEGAN! Riders are rehearsing for their upcoming Rider Showcase! Make a plan to join us!!!!

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Equine Assisted Services

09/02/2024
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Get those must needed steps and/or student hours. Help someone in a fun farm setting.  A willing hear...
09/02/2024

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Get those must needed steps and/or student hours. Help someone in a fun farm setting. A willing heart and the desire to learn “how” is required!

AGE REQUIREMENTS: 14 and up
ARENA HOURS:
Tuesdays, Thursdays (9:00 - 5:30)
Fridays (9:00 - noon)
Wednesdays (closed sessions)
Friday afternoons (closed sessions)

Call 918-246-9450 or email [email protected] today

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Equine Assisted Services
15 minutes west of downtown Tulsa off of highway 412 @ exit 177 north

VOLUNTEER POWER!!!  Thank you to all volunteers who came out this week to help clean, paint and prepare for our Fall sch...
08/30/2024

VOLUNTEER POWER!!! Thank you to all volunteers who came out this week to help clean, paint and prepare for our Fall schedules starting next week and our Rider Showcase event coming SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14! We appreciate you!!!! You ROCK! Have a great weekend!

Special thanks to American Environmental Landfill - A Waste to Energy Landfill for turning and dragging our large outdoor arena. We appreciate you!

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Equine Assisted Services
Sand Springs Osage County OK
APPOINTMENTS ONLY
918-246-9450

R.I.P. CULLEN PICKENS, ATRC VOLUNTEER.  Cullen always walked into the arena with a twinkle in his eyes, the sweetest smi...
08/21/2024

R.I.P. CULLEN PICKENS, ATRC VOLUNTEER. Cullen always walked into the arena with a twinkle in his eyes, the sweetest smile, a huge heart for all ages and willing to help even when the need was a little out of his comfort zone. Our service horses would nuzzle up to Cullen, they to felt his love and kindness. He is one of those individuals that truly made a difference in the lives of others. He made a difference in our program and he leaves a huge imprint on our hearts. Cullen was married this passed June and lost his fight with cancer in these passed few days at the age of 32. Our prayers and hearts go out to his parents, Robert and Tammy Pickens and his wife, Amanda. CULLEN, FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. It was a honor to know you. Denise Ward and your ATRC family

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Equine Assisted Services
a 501c3 nonprofit organization

POX 880
Sand Springs OK 74063
918-246-9450

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024RIDES END AT 10:00 a.m. due to extreme heat temperatures.  We are looking forward to cooler weath...
08/15/2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024
RIDES END AT 10:00 a.m. due to extreme heat temperatures. We are looking forward to cooler weather. Stay cool! Stay safe!

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Equine Assisted Services

Making A DifferenceStarts With You Donate Today Helping To Change LivesA place where individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges enjoy therapeutic horseback riding year round. American Therapeutic Riding Center is Honored To Have Been Chosen By The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundatio...

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, RIDES ENDING AT 10:30 A.M. due to extreme temperatures.   Stay cool! Be safe!www.ATRCok.org918-246-...
08/14/2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, RIDES ENDING AT 10:30 A.M. due to extreme temperatures. Stay cool! Be safe!

www.ATRCok.org
918-246-9450

Making A DifferenceStarts With You Donate Today Helping To Change LivesA place where individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges enjoy therapeutic horseback riding year round. American Therapeutic Riding Center is Honored To Have Been Chosen By The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundatio...

ATRC RIDERS!!!!!  SHOW ENTRY’S are DUE END OF DAY TOMORROW, AUGUST 15!  Please let our office know if you are interested...
08/14/2024

ATRC RIDERS!!!!! SHOW ENTRY’S are DUE END OF DAY TOMORROW, AUGUST 15! Please let our office know if you are interested in participating. It is going to be a fun day! Details coming soon!

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918-246-9450

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395 N 177th W Avenue
Sand Springs, OK
74063

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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(918) 246-9450

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