Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program

NVTRP, at O'Shaughnessy Farm, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that helps each individual realize their highest potential by providing equine-assisted activities to people with disabilities, youth-at-risk, recovering military personnel, and others in need in an inclusive, community setting. NVTRP has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1980. Its programs have touched the lives of thousands of individuals and families including riders, volunteers, instructors and interns. Motivated by the needs of its families, NVTRP has goals to build an indoor riding ring to provide year-round services, which will include a viewing area for parents and improved and expanded parking facilities. The building project will also include an accessible playground. These efforts will allow NVTRP to expand its offerings in therapeutic horsemanship and hippotherapy.