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HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is a non-profit organization serving the Piedmont Triad community since 1995 and affiliated with the Piedmont Saddle Club since 1998. We are a premier PATH International center and provide therapeutic equine activities for over 300 individuals with disabilities each year.

We are just back from our WILD ABOUT HORSEPOWER, A SAFARI ADVENTURE held this past Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at HORSEPOWER. It was a perfect day for wildlife watching and to see our riders maneuver around beasts and land challenges. Their smiles helped to give meaning to why we exist as a nonprofit.

We understand that the word Safari itself means “long journey”. This certainly matches the realities of our rider’s who face their lifelong journey with a determination and attitude that serve as examples to all of us and as a reminder to fight to improve on our lot in life with grace and dignity. We are proud of your role in supporting this fundraiser and our rider’s dreams. This event raised awareness of what we do and raised over $7,000 for our Student Scholarships!

Our visitors were treated to a guided tour of our Sensory Trails in the woods behind the property. This helped provide some insight into how we use this outdoor area to engage riders in nontraditional surroundings which help stimulate rider interest and their imagination. In addition, the food, face painting, and games appeared to exceed each guest’s expectations.

Our WILD ABOUT HORSEPOWER, A SAFARI ADVENTURE was designed to showcase our rider’s abilities; generate community education and interest in equine assisted activities; and to raise money to support those most in need of financial support. I’m happy to report that together, we met those objectives.

Your partnership honors our rider’s living with “different needs”. Your support just made a huge difference in their lives and it will create opportunity for riders all year long. If you were unable to make this event I hope you will find some time to visit one of our many classes; it will be inspirational and well worth the effort. Thanks again for being part of our HORSEPOWER Family!

Here is another chance to get items that didn’t sale at our Gala!
Email Jess at volunteer@horsepower.org or call the office 931-1424

Four person teams—Captain’s Choice
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Check in: 8:00 am-8:45 am—Tee-time: 9:00 am sharp
Bryan Park Players Course (336) 375-2200

Calendar for 2012 - Click Here

Happy Alert! A unique opportunity for volunteers and for Horsepower TLC: Please visit the site below to check out the EQUUS Foundation and its CHAMPIONS Program. Starting in 2012, the EQUUS Foundation is launching CHAMPIONS… an incentive-based equine service volunteer program to recognize and reward individuals and organizations on the carrots4acause network. To become a CHAMPION, an individual must log at least 24 volunteer hours from January 1st to December 31st for an organization on the carrots4acause network.

Win A Champion Grant!
Champions will be eligible for a drawing where the winner may select a charity on the carrots4acause network to receive an EQUUS Foundation grant. A minimum of $5,000 in one or more grants will be awarded. The drawing will be conducted on or before May 1st in the year following the close of the awards period.

Win A Champion Scholarship!
Champions who are in high school, college, or graduate school with a 3.0 GPA or higher will be eligible to apply for Champion scholarships. A minimum of five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Additional benefits under development!

Click here to check out the website

HORSEPOWER is a therapeutic equestrian program, that provides both challenges and rewards to people with physical, mental, emotional and social disabilities. These disabilities may include multiple sclerosis, autism, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, Down's syndrome, stroke and depression, as well as victims of physical, mental or emotional abuse. Through interaction with horses and horseback riding, these individuals derive educational, physical and social benefits that include learning new skills, building self-confidence, enhanced physical fitness, increased muscle strength and flexibility, interpersonal skills, concentration skills, patience and self-discipline.