NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center

Today is the LAST DAY for early birdie pricing!

Rider Cup Benefit Golf Tournament
Monday, July 6th, 2026, 1:30pm at North Bellingham Golf Course

Get your team together and get registered!

Click here for more information and registration: https://givebutter.com/rider-cup-golf-tournament-copy-wpzgmh

The 28th Rider Cup Benefit Golf Tournament features a shotgun start and a four-person team scramble (best ball from tee to hole). Prizes and Trophies are awarded for Low Gross, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and Corporate 'Rider Cup' Trophy. Registration includes golf cart and BBQ meal after the round.

Sign up your team today!

28th Rider Cup Benefit Golf Tournament
Monday, July 6th, 2026, 1:30pm at North Bellingham Golf Course

Click here for more information and registration: https://givebutter.com/rider-cup-golf-tournament-copy-wpzgmh

All of the proceeds go to providing life-changing, fun, and affordable adaptive horsemanship and riding lessons to children and adults of all abilities in Whatcom & Skagit counties.

Highlights from spring session!
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Want to have a chance to experience the magic of working with our herd?

Sign up for our upcoming workshop in collaboration with Animals as Natural Therapy! This unique opportunity to deepen your connection with people and animals, develop horsemanship skills, and build community is open to the public, for adults (ages 18 and up).

The registration deadline is May 22, 2026.

Your registration includes attendance for the 7.5 hour hands-on animal workshop, workbook, and food during Friday & Saturday's sessions.

Click here for more information and registration https://givebutter.com/abc-workshop-bkwmtz

Our herd raised $19,490 during our Pledges for Ponies fundraising drive!

Thanks to the generous support of our incredible community, we raised more than 5 months of board, care, and training.

Thank you for supporting our amazing horses and helping us to provide life-changing experiences to children and adults of all abilities!

Our Deepest Appreciation,
🦄Henry, Leo, Spotticus, Bruce, Vincent & Tryggve

"Every day this week, he has communicated with his communication device (AAC), 'horse riding, horse riding, horse riding'. He is so excited to come here!" - NWTRC Parent

You can support the highlight of a child's or an adult's week by making a contribution to NWTRC's amazing herd of horses.

Help us reach our goal of raising 5 months of feed, board, training, and care.

💜DONATE NOW💜 https://givebutter.com/lXr0QW

Thank you so much for your generosity!

"Bruce did amazing today. Bruce is my favorite horse🐴. We are great friends, me and Bruce." - NWTRC Participant

Only 37 hours left to make a contribution to support Bruce, and his stablemates during our Pledges for Ponies campaign!

Just like people and horses, donations come in all sizes. No matter the size, they all make a significant difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities.

Click here to pledge https://givebutter.com/lXr0QW

Thank you so much for your support!

How Interacting with Horses Enhances Human Well-Being

🦄Encouraging Trust Through Nonverbal Communication🦄
Horses are highly sensitive to human body language and emotions, meaning they respond to calm and consistent behavior. This interaction teaches individuals how to regulate their energy and convey trust without words.

🦄Grounding Through Physical Interaction🦄
Grooming or simply spending time in close proximity to a horse can have grounding effects. The rhythmic patterns of grooming strokes or the warmth of their presence often have a meditative quality, helping people reconnect with their inner calm.

🦄Increase Balance & Coordination🦄
Not only do you have to keep yourself balanced on the horse while riding, but you are also practicing coordination as you direct the horse in different directions. The rider must coordinate their movements with the horse, developing spatial awareness and adjusting posture and position as needed. Using arms, legs, and seat simultaneously to direct the horse and navigate obstacles.

🦄Promoting Emotional Awareness🦄
Horses mirror the emotions of those around them, serving as a non-judgmental reflection of someone’s inner state. This mirroring encourages individuals to acknowledge and process their feelings in a supportive, gentle way.

You can support these benefits, and many more, by supporting our herd of incredibly special horses during our Pledges for Ponies campaign.

Support our herd by sharing and donating with this link https://givebutter.com/lXr0QW

🦄What does it take to care for our herd of unicorns?🦄

Our horses are the heart, soul, and literal backbone of our program! They need constant care to provide life-changing lessons to NWTRC participants.

What does it take to provide this level of care?
Care every single day of the year (yes, even on holidays). Our herd is fed high-quality hay 3 times per day. Stalls, paddocks, and waters are cleaned daily. Each horse has an individual turnout and exercise plan, along with being handled and groomed daily. NWTRC horses receive ongoing training and exercise, both on the ground and in the saddle. We keep their lives interesting and varied by taking them to clinics and shows. They receive hoof care every 6-8 weeks, and equine chiropractic and massage treatments throughout the year. They have annual preventative veterinary care, and more as needed. A number of our horses need special supplements and medications to keep them healthy and performing at their very best.

All of this adds up; caring for our herd is one of our largest expenses. But, it is worth every penny for the opportunities they open up and the memories they help create for children and adults with disabilities!

Is it worth it? YES!

”After riding at the center, my daughter’s teacher and therapist commented on how she is more verbal, calm and balanced. We love this place!” -NWTRC parent

Your contribution helps to cover the multitude of expenses associated with upkeep, feed, supplements, training, vet, and hoof care.

🦄Click here to support a unicorn: https://givebutter.com/lXr0QW