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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

Rising Hope Therapeutic Riding Center

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Providing equine assisted therapy, helping participants to connect to the healing nature of the horse.

11/01/2026

Join us for Friendsgiving Saturday, November 7 from 11:30am-1pm.

Bring a dish to share!

10/29/2026

10/22/2026

The café provides employment opportunities for adults with disabilities and uses job coaching to help employees build workplace skills.
https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/strawberry-fields-receives-22k-grant-to-support-employment-program-at-good-day-cafe/

10/14/2026

10/04/2026

Support Rising Hope TRC with our fall fundraiser! 🍂🐴

We’re selling vouchers for Troy’s Philadelphia-Style Hoagies & Pizzas — enjoy an easy, delicious meal while supporting our program.

Fundraiser ends October 15! Send us an email at [email protected] to get your vouchers.

09/27/2026

Grooming your horse comes with more benefits than what meets the eye. A healthy horse is a horse that is consistently groomed. 🪮

09/19/2026

Miniature horses and donkeys can serve as therapy animals — and petting or scratching them for just three minutes made teenagers feel less anxious, sad and lonely, according to a new study. https://wapo.st/4yHQ3ee

09/18/2026

This week is Helmet Safety Awareness Week!

Consider making a donation to help us cover the cost of replacing our program helmets and keep our participants safe!

This week is Helmet Safety Awareness Week, and it’s always a great idea to review the dos and don’ts of wearing a helmet.

Thanks to our friends at the Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club for putting together this handy graphic!

09/05/2026

🍂 Just a reminder about the dangers of grass during the season of pumpkin spice, fall like temperatures (still waiting on that crisp fall weather) and changing/falling leaves. Just because it is fall does not mean that your horse isn’t at risk for developing laminitis triggered by insulin dysregulation due to metabolic issues and seasonal hormonal imbalances. The grass may appear less lush and green; however, the grass is in a stressed state. And due to this stressed state, the grass is high in sugars. We recommend still leaving the grazing muzzle on your horse for their safety and your peace of mind.

🩸 What can lead to insulin dysregulation? 🩸
Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a disorder associated with the inability to regulate blood insulin levels resulting in hyperinsulinemia. PPID (Pituitary para intermedia dysfunction) is the development of benign tumors of the pituitary gland which is responsible for regulating the body’s hormones including ACTH (adrencorticotropic). Both disorders can lead to insulin dysregulation, which can cause laminitis particularly when exposed to a diet high in non-structutal carbohydrates. ACTH and insulin levels can be tested to determine if your horse may need medication.

🐴 Laminitis is inflammation of the laminae between the hoof and the underlying coffin bone. The inflammation weakens the laminae attachments. Depending on severity, this may lead to founder. Founder is when the hoof and coffin bone can separate and the coffin bone can rotate.

Clinical signs of laminitis include:
🍂 Unwillingness to walk and notable lameness at the walk
🍂 Weight shifting
🍂 Heat in the feet
🍂 Increased digital pulses
🍂Wanting to stand with their weight rocked back on their hind feet
🍂 Increased heart rate and respiratory rate due to pain

🩺 If you suspect your horse may be experiencing laminitis, be sure to call your veterinarian for an exam and to formulate a plan that may include medications, management changes, and dietary restrictions.

Address

388 Reese Road
Bellefonte, PA
16823

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18143211059

Website

http://risinghopetrc.com/, https://linktr.ee/risinghopetrc

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