News & Updates ​​​ ​​
  • We plan to ride tomorrow, Saturday June 3rd from 8am-1pm. 15 or more volunteers will be needed. 
  • ​Save the date, Elliott Acres Annual Horse show is Saturday August 12th. 
  • Volunteers are needed and appreciated, anyone 14 years of age or older interested please contact us.

A certified therapeutic riding center for those with
physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities. 
Serving western Pennsylvania.
​Our Mission:
Elliott Acres Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. aims to enhance the physical, mental, and
emotional status of our riders by teaching basic horsemanship principals that aid in
improving our riders' movement, concentration, and communication. Our vision is to provide a safe, therapeutic, rewarding experience for people with special needs. This rewarding experience would then help to improve their everyday life.
Located at 168 Headland Road Butler PA, 16002

Celebrating 20 Years of helping those with Special Needs! 

Hours of Operation

Our riding season runs from April through November every year. ​Our general hours of operation are Tuesdays 4pm - 8pm and Saturdays 9am - 1pm.  On Wednesday's we offer a special services for Veterans from 5-8pm We can accommodate a variety of individuals ages 2 and older with doctor consent. We are also always in need of volunteers to assist during each lesson; for more information on volunteering please see our volunteers page. We look forward to hearing from both potential new clients and volunteers. You can contact us at (724) 991-2477 or email us at dechorsesr1@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and TikTok! 

Elliott Acres Annual Horse Show and Fundraiser
Celebrating 20 years of helping those with special needs!
Saturday August 12th 9am-4pm.
Come and join us to celebrate 20 years of serving those with special needs at our annual horse show and fundraiser! From 9am-4pm you can:
  • See our riders show off their riding skills.
  • Buy refreshments and T-shirts.
  • Participate in our basket auction and
  • 50/50.
  • Meet our horses.
  • See riding demonstrations.
  • Learn about equine assisted therapy .
  • Have Fun!
We are looking for show sponsors & baskets for our auction. If you would like to assist us in anyway, please contact us! We can be reached at (724) 991- 2477 or email us at dechorsesr1@gmail.com.
We are also looking to have a food truck or two at our event as well. If you have any suggestion please contact us! 

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Non-Profit 501(c)(3)
Pennsylvania Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship (PACTH) Center
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl) Center
ELLIOTT ACRES THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
168 Headland Road
Butler, PA  16002
 (724) 991-2477