named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Equine Assisted Learning
Private and semi-private ground-based lessons involving horse care, behavior study, and groundwork to support cognitive, emotional, and social development; offered year-round in 6- to 10-week sessions.
Therapeutic Riding Lessons
30-minute sessions focusing on riding skills, exercises, games, grooming, and tacking for children and adults with developmental, physical, and emotional challenges; offered year-round in 6- to 10-week sessions.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 3 activities
- Need-based scholarship program for therapeutic riding servicesAdministers a need-based scholarship program that provides financial assistance in the form of tuition credit for therapeutic riding lessons, with scholarships available for individual sessions or the full riding year, requiring annual renewal.
- Participant evaluation and intake process for therapeutic ridingConducts initial evaluations of potential participants by PATH Intl. certified instructors to assess suitability for therapeutic riding, using medical reports and observed needs to determine eligibility.
- Therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services for individuals with disabilitiesProvides year-round therapeutic riding lessons and equine-assisted services, including groundwork, horse care, and horse behavior study, to children and adults with cognitive, physical, and emotional challenges such as autism, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. Lessons are offered in 6- to 10-week sessions, lasting 30 minutes, and are conducted weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
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Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
- Educational field trips for school groupsOffers educational field trips for local school groups to introduce children to horses, including instruction on horse care and horsemanship.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and support in therapeutic programsEngages youth and adult volunteers in roles such as horse leaders, sidewalkers, and barn assistants to support therapeutic riding lessons and equine-assisted services, including individuals who began volunteering at age thirteen.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$202K
Contributions & grants$63K31%
Program service revenue$8K4%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$131K
expenses
Total expenses$228K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$84K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash$81K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$86K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -20.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 11
- Ava Locks — Director
- Barbara Borg — Director
- Dana Trotter — Director
- David Michaels — Director
- Elise Trucks — Director
- Helen Gifford — Director
- Isabel Adolf — Director
- Julie Stone — Director
- Katy Carey — Director
- Rebecca Gaynor — Director
- Richard Malone — Director
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Hampton Classic Horse Show Partner — Sponsor of the "Horses Changing Lives" benefit event.
- Jagger and Mandy Topping Partner — Owners of horse Archie, which is used in CTREE's therapeutic riding program.
- Kelly Foster Partner — Owner of horses Noodles and Lucky, which are used in CTREE's therapeutic riding program.
- PATH International Government — Maintains Premier Accreditation administrative standards set by PATH International.
- PATH Intl. Partner — Utilizes PATH Intl. certified instructors to conduct participant evaluations and deliver therapeutic riding instruction.
- Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Network — Accredited member center of PATH Intl.
- Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Network — Accredited member center of PATH Intl., following its guidelines for therapeutic riding instruction.
- Sage & Madison Sag Harbor Partner — Host venue for a fundraising event supporting CTREE.
- Sebonack Golf Club Partner — Host venue and sponsor of the "Horses Changing Lives" benefit event.
- Southampton Arts Center Partner — Host venue for the "Rescued Hearts Film & QA Panel" event benefiting CTREE.
- The Retreat Partner — Shares board leadership; Elise Trucks serves on CTREE’s board while holding a leadership role at The Retreat.
- Topping Riding Club Partner — Shares facilities and operational support, with CTREE conducting equestrian activities at the Topping Riding Club grounds in Sagaponack, New York.
- Topping Riding Club Partner — Shares property and facilities with CTREE; requires all visitors to be scheduled and accompanied by CTREE staff
- Veronica Beard Partner — Partner in "Shop for Cause" event where 15% of purchases benefit CTREE.
- local school groups Partner — Provides educational field trips for local school groups.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy for Holistic Developmentmethodology: equine_assisted_therapyBy using equine-assisted activities and therapeutic riding, we support cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being because the movement of the horse and the human-horse bond provide clinically meaningful stimulation and engagement that address multiple domains of development simultaneously.
- Financial Access and Reciprocal Engagement Modelmethodology: reciprocal_engagement_modelBy offering need-based scholarships paired with expectations of non-financial contribution, we increase access to therapeutic services for economically disadvantaged families because it reduces financial barriers while fostering community ownership and program sustainability.
- Neurodiversity-Inclusive and Sensory-Sensitive Programmingmethodology: neurodiversity_inclusive_programmingBy designing programs with sensory-friendly and disability-inclusive practices, we improve engagement and therapeutic outcomes for neurodiverse participants because the environment and methods are adapted to respect neurological differences and reduce barriers to participation.