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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 |
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. 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!
Survival Gear BSO Fundraiser
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This holiday season Elliott Acres has partnered with Survival Gear BSO, a survival gear company that specializes in outdoor equipment, training and instruction in a multitude of different environments. This year they are selling Survival Stockings , the #1 selling product in bushcraft. This year the stockings have been redesigned and filled with new survival gear everyone will love. For every stocking purchased, they will donate a ride to the clients we proudly serve. The link to their website is included and please share with your friends and family and friends and has a blessed holiday season! Click here to go to SURVIVAL GEAR BSO WEBSITE |
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Night at the Races Fundraiser for Elliott Acres Riding Therapy!!
DATE: March 25th, 2023
TIME: Doors open at 5:30pm
Dinner served at 6pm
Racing starts at 7pm
WHERE:Mars VFW 331 Mars Valencia Road Mars, PA 16046
COST: $20 entry fee (includes dinner, soda, water, beer)
OTHER: Cash bar, 50/50, Basket Auction and other small games of chance, auction race and auction for an outdoor metal sign donated by Schultz Ornamental.
There will be a total of ten (10) horses races with 10 horses and 10 jockeys in each race. We need to fill up our races now. Horses and Jockeys are both $10 each. You can pick a horse and a jockey ($20), just a horse ($10), just a jockey ($10) and/or you can to pick more than one horse and/or jockey. The 11th race will be an auction race, where you bid on a horse to race (you can get a group and put your money together). You will need to name your horse(s) and/or jockey(s) at time of payment.
If you would like to purchase any horse(s) and/or jockeys(s), please send a message to the “Simply Helping” or reach out to myself, Melissa at 724-272-5393 by text. We will accept payments through Venmo and PayPal.
If you want (and I hope everyone does) to purchase tickets for the event, send a message to our Facebook page “Simply Helping” or reach out to Jacklyn or Melissa at 724-272-5393 by text. Again, we will accept payments through Venmo and PayPal. To make things as easy as possible, we will just take down your name, phone number along with the number of tickets you purchased. You can check into the event under you name. We will also send you a mobile reminder closer to the event.
We are also looking for some baskets for a Chinese auction. If your able to help us with that, please send a message to our Facebook page “Simply Helping”. This is a great way to raise money for such a great organization like Elliott Acres Riding Therapy. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
TIME: Doors open at 5:30pm
Dinner served at 6pm
Racing starts at 7pm
WHERE:Mars VFW 331 Mars Valencia Road Mars, PA 16046
COST: $20 entry fee (includes dinner, soda, water, beer)
OTHER: Cash bar, 50/50, Basket Auction and other small games of chance, auction race and auction for an outdoor metal sign donated by Schultz Ornamental.
There will be a total of ten (10) horses races with 10 horses and 10 jockeys in each race. We need to fill up our races now. Horses and Jockeys are both $10 each. You can pick a horse and a jockey ($20), just a horse ($10), just a jockey ($10) and/or you can to pick more than one horse and/or jockey. The 11th race will be an auction race, where you bid on a horse to race (you can get a group and put your money together). You will need to name your horse(s) and/or jockey(s) at time of payment.
If you would like to purchase any horse(s) and/or jockeys(s), please send a message to the “Simply Helping” or reach out to myself, Melissa at 724-272-5393 by text. We will accept payments through Venmo and PayPal.
If you want (and I hope everyone does) to purchase tickets for the event, send a message to our Facebook page “Simply Helping” or reach out to Jacklyn or Melissa at 724-272-5393 by text. Again, we will accept payments through Venmo and PayPal. To make things as easy as possible, we will just take down your name, phone number along with the number of tickets you purchased. You can check into the event under you name. We will also send you a mobile reminder closer to the event.
We are also looking for some baskets for a Chinese auction. If your able to help us with that, please send a message to our Facebook page “Simply Helping”. This is a great way to raise money for such a great organization like Elliott Acres Riding Therapy. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Elliott Acres
Due to the recent events of the Covid-19
we are encouraging all riders/volunteers to please wear a cloth face covering when possible.
For the safety of our riders and volunteers we have updated our rider policy to require
that riders please be accompanied by two aides to ensure safety of our riders and volunteers.
We are taking additional measures to keep stalls and contained areas around our facility sanitized and disinfected.
If you feel sick, have a positive Covid-19 diagnosis, or are experiencing any flu-like symptoms we would ask any rider/volunteer to please wait until they are fully cleared by their doctor before participating.
Please stay safe and feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have
contact us at
(724) 991-2477 or email us at dechorsesr1@gmail.com.
Thank you and stay well.
Due to the recent events of the Covid-19
we are encouraging all riders/volunteers to please wear a cloth face covering when possible.
For the safety of our riders and volunteers we have updated our rider policy to require
that riders please be accompanied by two aides to ensure safety of our riders and volunteers.
We are taking additional measures to keep stalls and contained areas around our facility sanitized and disinfected.
If you feel sick, have a positive Covid-19 diagnosis, or are experiencing any flu-like symptoms we would ask any rider/volunteer to please wait until they are fully cleared by their doctor before participating.
Please stay safe and feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have
contact us at
(724) 991-2477 or email us at dechorsesr1@gmail.com.
Thank you and stay well.
Non-Profit 501(c)(3)
Pennsylvania Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship (PACTH) Center
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl) Center
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
168 Headland Road
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 991-2477
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