ALBANY THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER, INC.
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Meet Our Herd


​Elsa Marie
SPONSORED BY: Jenna Kendrick
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​Elsa Marie is a 23 y/o Haflinger mare who is full of sugar, spice, and everything nice. Elsa is sweet yet sassy and makes it known that she marches to the beat of her own drum. Elsa is used for lessons with more independent riders who want to build an emotional connection with a horse. She is very sensitive to the rider's energy and strives to please everyone. 
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Elsa loves all of the treats and all of the scratches, especially on her neck and chest. She is a little sensitive to the bugs in the summer and tends to get a little itchy. After spending a little time to get to know Elsa and her sensitivities, a rider will definitely find a friend for life. 
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​​Jane

SPONSORED BY: Kathy Aloy
​Jane is a 26 year old Spotted Draft mare​. Jane was a broodmare in the past, so she has had a few babies! She was also a show horse, has been driven by herself and in a pair. Jane loves grass, cookies, and all of the scratches! She is best friends with Tanner, and loves the fan in her stall. 

Jane is in our lesson program, participating in lessons from ground work, to riding under saddle. Stop by and give Jane a good forehead scratch when you have the chance!

Jane was donated by Terri and Dave Hendrickson

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​Tanner

SPONSORed BY: Nolan Jacox
December 2021-December 2022

Tanner is a 23 year old Spotted Draft Gelding. He has been shown in the past in Western Pleasure, has done lots of trail riding, and is just a great all around guy. Tanner is a little sensitive to the sun, so you will most likely see him hanging out in his UV protective fly mask when he is outside, don't worry he can see out of it! Tanner is best friends will Jane and enjoys his time in lessons, hanging out in the field, and all the cookies he can get! 

Tanner was donated by Dana Hendrickson



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Luke
SPONSOR NEEDED

Luke is a 12 year old Quarter Horse Gelding owned by Miss Lauren, our Assistant Instructor/ Volunteer Coordinator. Luke is a therapy horse in training, he is a spunky boy learning how to help children and adults meet their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social goals! Luke had his lesson debut in Session 1 of lessons in 2020 and has proved himself to be a wonderful on lead walk trot lesson horse!

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​Dusty's Dream
SPONSOR NEEDED

​Dusty is a 1 year old Chincoteague Pony all the way from Assateague Island! He is little, spicy, but loveable non the less! Because Dusty is still so young, we are waiting until he is a few years older before being introduced to the therapeutic riding program. In the meantime Dusty is the perfect pal for participants who may have some fear around the bigger horses, those who are involved in the unmounted ground program, our mental health based programs, and volunteer trainings! He is a hit around the farm thanks to his little but mighty personality and his old soul type of attitude. Dusty is owned by our instructor and Director of Mental Health Services, Miss Lauren!
 


Jack J Stormy- "Apollo"
SPONSOR NEEDED

 Apollo is a 24 year old American Paint Horse registered with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) under the name, Jack J Stormy. Miss Kate and her mom, Kristine, purchased him in 2003. Apollo walks, trots, canters, and does jumps. He has taught many children how to ride, including Miss Kate’s very own 6 year old daughter, Lillie. He has been a youth stock horse and participated in countless lessons, trail rides, and horse shows during the years that Miss Kate has owned him. He has won innumerable English EQ championships. He loves being brushed and using people as human scratching posts. His favorite snack is Twizzlers. 
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Our Small Animal Herd

Jerry Lee
​Miniature Horse 
Available for Sponsorship
Johnny Cash
Pig
Available for Sponsorship

Elvis
Miniature Donkey
Sponsored By:
Paul Aloy
June Carter Cash
Goat
Sponsored By:
Maria Aloy

In Loving Memory 

​Montana King Clegg
April 14th, 1992-November 29th, 2021
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Montana was a 29 y/o chestnut Quarter Horse gelding and was owned by Miss Taylor, our Executive Director! Montana was a rockstar lesson horse, he had been teaching people of all ages and abilities from their first lesson to their first time cantering. 

Montana was the sweetest, he loved all things peppermint and loved the occasional potato chip (even though we'd told him plenty of times that potato chips are not for horses.) Any time he heard packaging crinkling, he would be right in your pocket. He also enjoyed rolling in the dirt after every bath he got, which did not make Taylor, Lauren, or the volunteers super happy, but it made him happy so that's all that mattered. 
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Montana was blind in his left eye, but you could never tell! He navigated his environment like a champ, but he may have bumped you with his nose to find you if you are standing on his left side. We miss him so dearly, but glad he is running through grassy pastures in horsey heaven.
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​Tugboat Teddy- Haflinger Quarter Horse Cross- 7/1/2019
​Teddy was a 29 year old Haflinger gelding, and was one of our wonderful lesson horses. Teddy was ATRC's main lesson horse in the past, teaching so many riders the skills and knowledge that goes along with sitting on a horse.  Despite his oddities and unique tendencies, Teddy was a sensible and very good boy who loved all the attention he could get! He was very trustworthy and dependable, and definitely a farm favorite with our riders and volunteers.

Teddy will be deeply missed and our memories of him will be forever cherished. The farm is quiet without his silly attitude and mushy grain face. He will forever have hoof prints on our hearts. 





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Mr Tee: Aged OTTB - 6/26/2019

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​Mr. Tee was our resident old man, he was an aged OTTB, ( we think he was in his early 30's). He was a gentle and sweet boy who lived out his retirement years at Albany Therapeutic Riding Center. Occasionally, Mr. Tee was used for unmounted grooming lessons for those who may not be able to ride safely and who needed a gentle soul to connect with on the ground. Mr. Tee loved watching the deer graze in the back hay fields and kicking up his heels frolicking in the back pasture. He was loved by all for his wise old man attitude and quirkiness. He will forever have hoof prints on our hearts. 
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We would love to have you visit soon!


6640 Fuller Station Road, Altamont, NY 12009

Email

albanytherapeuticridingcenter@gmail.com
Phone
518-898-0742
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  • HOME
  • About
    • Mission
    • Our Staff
    • Board of Advisors
    • Horses
    • Facility
    • Chris Lehman
    • News/Events >
      • Annual Golf Outing
      • Casino Night
      • Annual Winter Exhibition
      • Awards and Recognitions
    • Careers
    • Contact
  • Programs & Services
    • Therapeutic Riding
    • Unmounted Ground Program
    • Mental Health Program
    • Pasture-Bedtime Stories
    • Program FAQ's
  • Volunteer
    • Opportunities
    • Requirements
    • Information
    • Fundraising
    • Forms
    • Internships
  • Forever Home Capital Campaign
  • Donate
    • Adopt- A-Horse
    • Online and Item Donations