Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center

10/12/2025

Join us on Saturday 10/18 from 12-2 at Destrehan Plantation to help us get ready for Spirit of Christmas Benefit! We need help getting the lighted displays out of storage and double check them! Please help!

10/03/2025

09/23/2025

One of our riders can't come to GNOTRC's therapeutic riding classes anymore because Mom's car is now a paperweight... the computer in the car is fried, and no replacement can be found, the car is too old and no parts are made anymore. DJ has been riding with us for many years, and this is the one of the only outings he really enjoys (he graduated from High School three years ago). DJ's dad passed away last year, and mom was left with a lot of debt. She has $1,000, and I realize that won't buy anything. Anyone have connections or suggestions?

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06/07/2025

Congratulations to the winner of our $1,000 raffle, Kristin from NOLA!! Thanks to all who bought tickets to support GNOTRC. Thank you Andrew and Danielle for picking the winning ticket! Monies raised go toward the care of our therapy horses, the true stars of our center, without whom we cannot help our children and adults with special needs.

Next is our Rock, Ride and Rescue silent auction at Rock n Bowl on Sunday, July 27 from 6-9 pm. If you have an item to donate to the fundraiser, we would love to have it. This year we are seeking "experiences". So far, we have a beer keg party for 20, and a bow fishing adventure.

Our last fundraiser of the year will be our Spirit of Christmas, a walking tour filled with Christmas sculptures with lights held on the grounds next to Destrehan Plantation. We still need help putting light on the frames, and will need help setting up and breaking down. We also need 7 nightly volunteers to help direct guests and traffic. Event dates are Nov 28 - Dec 28.

06/03/2025

SOLD OUT!!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT. DRAWING FOR WINNER IS SATURDAY AT 10 BETWEEN OUR 9 AND 10 AM CLASSES!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

45 tickets left for the $1,000 raffle benefitting Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center. Drawing is on Saturday, June 7 at 10 am, between our 9 and 10 am therapeutic riding classes! Please help us to help others! Link:

Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center's $1,000 Raffle 2025

05/20/2025

We need help selling the last 120 of 500 raffle tickets benefiting GNOTRC. Tickets are $10, winner is drawn on June 7 at 10 am during our therapeutic riding classes. Winner gets $1,000! You can use our Zeffy link https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-the-greater-new-orleans-therapeutic-riding-center

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Many thanks for your support!

04/28/2025

What a day! We had quite the "shopping list" of things that needed to be done at the farm. Thank you to Satellite Center for clearing out the left overs from storing our winter round bales of hay, consolidating our Christmas frames, storing unused equipment, and everyone's favorite, shaving our hairy ass! Thank you!!!

01/22/2025

Well, it looks beautiful, but it's a real pain in the rear... And a lot more work... We've had between 8 and 10 inches of sneaux

12/26/2024

Today (12/26/24) is the last day for The Spirit of Christmas, a walking tour held at Destrehan Plantation. Come enjoy the lights and sounds of Christmas starting at 530. Pony Rides ($5), coloring. The event is a fundraiser for Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center of LaPlace. Admission is $5, children 4 and under free. Free parking.

12/24/2024

The Spirit of Christmas will be open on Christmas Eve starting at 530! Come enjoy the lights and get into the Spirit of Christmas before Santa comes to your house! Held at Destrehan Plantation, this is a fundraiser for Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center located in LaPlace. Admission is $5, children 4 and under free. Free parking. Pony Rides ($5), hot chocolate and Christmas cookies available ($).

12/24/2024

Santa is in the house today, 12/23/24! Destrehan High School is carolling, and the ponies are here for the rides ($5). Hot chocolate available. Admission is $5, children 4 and under are free, free parking. Come see the lights and sounds of The Spirit of Christmas

12/22/2024

Celebrate The Spirit of Christmas with us. Santa will be with us, let him know if you've been naughty or nice! Come see the lights and sounds of the Destrehan High School choir starting at 630. Pony Rides ($5), coloring, take your pictures with Santa. Held at Destrehan Plantation to benefit Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center, located in LaPlace. Admission is $5, free parking. Hot chocolate ($) also available this evening.