This is Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center
Life Enhancement for Everyone
The team is made up of employees, volunteers, interns, and community members who share the same values and goals. We all want to provide emotionally deep, psychologically fulfilling, and physically healthy experiences for underserved individuals and communities in Lancaster County, PA.
We aim to enhance the lives of everyone who joins us, whether through individual riding lessons, group programs, or as a part of our special events.
The Mission
To enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through equine-assisted activities.
The Vision
To grow as a diverse equine-assisted activities program of distinction that is valued in our community and beyond.
The Core Values
- Dignity – We treat everyone with the highest level of dignity and respect everyone’s contribution to the program—whether large or small.
- Safety – We promise to “do no harm” either therapeutically or environmentally.
- Professionalism – We utilize trained instructors and volunteers to ensure program excellence.
- Community – We work with members of the community to build upon the network of opportunities available for individuals with special needs.
- Transparency – We operate in an environment of trust and integrity offering full disclosure of our program.
- Health and Happiness – We strive to provide a fun environment for all participants in conjunction with a focus on the health and happiness of our human and equine stakeholders.
The Causes That Matter to Us
Helping Those with Special Needs
GMTRC currently serves participants with the following diagnoses: 54.4% have a physical disability, 86% have an intellectual disability, 37% have a neurological disorder, 14% have Down Syndrome, 32% have a mental health diagnosis, 25% have Autism Spectrum Disorders—and most of our participants have more than one disorder.
Programming for Seniors
Silver Saddles is a program designed to allow participants to experience the remarkable bond that can develop between humans and horses. The program caters specifically to people ages 55 and older who are hoping to enhance their physical, intellectual, and personal growth and make positive connections and forge friendships with others.
Kindness to Animals
GMTRC’s horses are provided with the highest level of care. They eat specialized diets and supplements, receive regular veterinary care, have excellent pasture and facility living atmospheres, and are regularly exercised. Our herd is tended to by highly qualified staff and volunteers who care about the horses’ wellbeing and happiness.
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
Horseback riding is a feel-good activity for people of all abilities. Studies prove that riding taught by a qualified instructor improves circulation, flexibility, balance, core strength, and coordination. Because it involves engagement with the animal, riders feel emotional, social, and psychological benefits as well. This is hard work that feels like fun!
Do you believe in the same core values and causes that we do? We welcome your support in whatever way feels best to you. Discover how you can give and become part of the reason someone smiles today!