Fundraising Goal: $12,000

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Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding

Organization Mission:

To improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and adults living with disabilities through equine assisted therapy in a supportive environment for riders and families.


You can donate starting on March 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

As we enter 2026—the Year of the Horse—there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding (SDTR) family. We are currently in the middle of our DoMore24 Delaware campaign, and the stakes have never been higher for our riders, our horses, and our community.

The $6,000 Challenge: Double Your Impact Today! The SDTR Board of Directors has just issued a bold challenge: They will match every dollar donated up to $6,000. This means your $50 becomes $100, and your $500 becomes $1,000. Every gift helps us reach our overall campaign goal of $12,000.

Why 2026 is Our Most Important Year Yet. At SDTR, we believe in the transformative power of the horse. For over 35 years, we have served Sussex County by providing equine-assisted services that improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and adults living with cognitive and physical disabilities. This year marks a momentous milestone for us.  As recently featured in the Cape Gazette and on WBOC’s Heartbeat of Delmarva, SDTR is officially "Galloping into 2026" with a vision for massive growth. We recently celebrated a decade at our Milton farm, growing from just 4 horses and 30 participants in 2015 to 8 horses and over 175 participants today. As we look toward the future, we are launching ambitious plans to expand our facilities, staff, and programming, ensuring that we can serve even more participants who can benefit from our services.

The Power of Your Gift! SDTR remains the only PATH Premier Accredited Center in Southern Delaware. We serve as a vital partner to the community, providing a place where children and adults are not defined by their disabilities, but celebrated for their abilities. And your support fuels our mission! For our riders—who live with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis—the horse is a partner in healing.

Don’t miss this chance to have your donation doubled. Help us meet the Board’s $6,000 match and ensure that in 2026, no one is left waiting at the gate!

About SDTR: The mission of Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding (SDTR) is to improve the physical and emotional well-being of children and adults living with disabilities through equine assisted services in a supportive environment for riders and families. At SDTR, we provide a transformative community where participants move beyond physical, cognitive, or emotional barriers to find empowerment and celebration. Our program is powered by a dedicated team of five certified instructors, over 125 volunteers, and a herd of specially trained therapy horses. We extend our impact through vital partnerships with the Sussex Consortium and the Howard T. Ennis School, as well as a specialized equine-assisted program dedicated to our local Veterans.
  
Our Program: Through our Equine-Assisted Services, participants find joy and independence while working toward specific goals in balance, muscle tone, and motor control. Whether through mounted lessons or inclusive ground programs, riders experience physical benefits—such as improved core strength and flexibility—alongside significant emotional growth in confidence and communication. Beyond the arena, SDTR serves as a hub for social enrichment, offering family-centered activities like movie nights and farm events that allow families to build life-long support networks. Ultimately, we provide a safe space where the connection with a horse allows individuals to transcend perceived limitations and find a true sense of belonging.

 How You Can Help: Your support has a direct and meaningful impact for the SDTR community! All donations from Do More 24 Delaware will be used to keep our horse herd healthy and strong, and to expand our program and services that we are able to offer to the community. There are many children and adults already on our waiting list, and our vision is to bring equine therapy to many more participants dealing with a broad range of physical and developmental challenges. The equine members of our team are also hugely important to us! You can help support the feeding, healthcare, and wellbeing of our 4-legged therapists by donating today! To learn more about our horses and our program, please visit our website at https://www.sdtrhr.com/.
About Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding

Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding (SDTR) is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Sussex County. We are affiliated with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH). Our PATH certified therapeutic riding instructors and trained volunteers have provided planned sessions in equine assisted therapy to children and adults with disabilities since 1988.

Organization Details

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Name:
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding

EIN: 52-2047294

Street Address:
PO Box 219

City: Nassau

State: DE Zip: 19969

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Website:
https://www.sdtrhr.com/

Counties Served: Sussex

Office Locations: Milton

Sectors: Animals, Disability Services, Human Services, Kids

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