Our Founding

Albany Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. is a PATH Intl. Accredited Therapeutic Riding Center that was incorporated in 1981 as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization by Chris Lehman. ATRC was the first therapeutic riding center in our area, and Chris was the heartbeat of ATRC as founder, board president, and PATH Certified Riding Instructor. Chris sadly passed away in early January 2017 after a life long dedication to service. In July of 2018, Taylor Huntley joined ATRC Inc. as our Executive Director/ Program Director/ PATH Intl. Riding Instructor.

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Our Mission

​Since it's beginning, ATRC has provided therapeutic riding lessons and instruction to individuals of all ages and ability levels in the Greater Capital District area. ATRC is dedicated to helping students gain confidence, independence, and further physical, cognitive, and emotional development through equine activities. We are powered primarily by volunteers and donations, and we are always so thankful to those who help us serve our populations.