Welcome to the NMSU Therapeutic Riding Program


The NMSU Therapeutic Riding (TR) Program consists of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) that are designed to improve the quality of life for people of different ages and abilities by using horsemanship programs and outdoor experiential education to develop confidence, self-worth, and active community participation.

These EAATs can help children and adults with physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges gain strength and independence.

EAATs help people from all backgrounds and walks of life in a variety of ways, including increasing strength and flexibility, improving motor skills, promoting speech and cognitive reasoning, and building relationships and social skills. The individuals may face any number of challenges, but all benefit from the power of the horse.

Currently, NMSU Offers:

  • Equine Assisted Learning

  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

  • Hippotherapy

  • Therapeutic Riding

We would like to Thank all of our donors this past year that have given their money, time, and donations! Your generosity and support has given us the opportunity to help children and adults with physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges gain strength and independence from the power of the horse.

If you would like to donate to the NMSU Therapeutic Riding Program please click on this link: Donations to TRP. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Therapeutic Riding Association.

  • NMSU Foundation Online Giving - Therapeutic Riding
    This link above allows you to make a gift to the New Mexico State University Foundation for the Therapeutic Riding Program using your credit card. Your gift represents an investment in New Mexico State University's success today and directly impacts our level of excellence in the future. If you would rather mail your gift, please use the printable form available (link) below. Thank you for your support.
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