NARHA

NARHA, a federally-registered 501(c3) nonprofit, was formed in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association to promote equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with special needs. With over 3,500 certified instructors and 800 member centers around the globe, NARHA members help more than 42,000 children and adults with physical, mental and emotional challenges find strength and independence through the power of the horse each year. In addition to therapeutic riding, our centers offer a number of therapeutic equine-related activities, including hippotherapy, equine facilitated mental health, driving, interactive vaulting, competition, ground work and stable management.

Through our certification and accreditation programs, plus a wide variety of educational resources that includes a national annual conference with hundreds of attendees, the association helps members start and maintain successful EAAT programs for individuals with special needs. There are more than 30,000 volunteers, 3,500 instructors, 6,300 equines and thousands of contributors from all over the world inspiring and enriching the human spirit at NARHA Centers.

• Mailing Address: PO Box 33150 Denver, Colorado 80233
• National Office Physical Address: 7475 Dakin Street Suite #600 Denver, CO 80221 (map)
• www.narha.org
• (800) 369-RIDE (7433)
• Fax (303) 252-4610

NARHA’s mission is to change and enrich lives by promoting excellence in equine-assisted activities and therapies.