At Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association we harness the unique bond between a horse and its rider to empower our students with confidence, strength and independence. With limitless physical, psychological and emotional benefits, therapeutic riding is a gift to everyone involved.

Mission Statement
Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association promotes healing with horses through equine assisted therapeutic and educational activities for people of all ages with disabilities, regardless of economic status. The Association encourages the natural relationship between horse and rider which results in the rider's improved physical and emotional well being.

JHTRA History
JHTRA was founded by three women who knew the value of horses as therapy. They were DeDe McDonald (physical therapist) , Elaine Infanger (parent) and Robin Lightner (horsewoman). They started in 1993 with only a couple of horses and a handful of volunteers. After moving from arena to arena they did a major campaign in 1997 to raising money to build their own facility. The new arena was built in 1998 and was named "the Robin Lightner Arena". Since that time the program maintains about 16 horses, and provides instruction Monday thru Friday from May to October. The program has grown to include Special Olympics, JHTRA Annual Horse Show, Teton County Fair Horse Show and a Stable Management Program. We serve riders of all ages, currently 3 to 68.

Our program is funded mostly by donations. We serve people from the CES (Community Entry Services), C-V Ranch (a school for children with emotional and physical needs), Teton County Schools, students from Big Piney and Afton, Wyoming, as well as Teton County, Idaho and private individuals .

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