Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa | Application Preview
Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa is seeking government grants to hire additional instructors, enabling them to expand services for those in need. Currently, they serve about 20 families but have a waiting list of individuals who cannot afford their services. By adding one instructor, they aim to increase capacity to 30 families, which will also enhance their visibility and potentially attract more paying clients. This growth is critical as it would help create funds to provide scholarships for those in need.
The organization stands out as the only therapeutic riding facility in west Alabama that caters to riders of all abilities. They have a unique team that includes a licensed clinical psychologist, a social worker, and an education specialist, in addition to specially trained riding instructors knowledgeable about physical and neurological diversity. Their impressive track record demonstrates their effectiveness in supporting families with special needs, helping them achieve greater independence and integration into society.
Competition is limited, with the nearest facility being Red Barn in Leeds, Alabama, situated about 65 miles away. While Red Barn offers trained riding instructors, they lack the diverse mental health and educational support that Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa provides, giving TROT a distinct competitive advantage.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 463006843
Location: Cottondale, AL, United States
Length of Operation: 6
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
Annual Gross Expense:
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
hire additional instructors so we may expand services to those in need. We have a waiting list of individuals who cannot afford services, so we cannot generate income to pay for the instructors without additional outside funding
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Business Plan
We currently serve approximately 20 families. With the addition of one instructor we would be able to expand our service to 30 families. With the added exposure we hope to attract more families that are able to pay for services, thus building the funds available to scholarship those without funds We are the only Therapeutic Riding barn in the west Alabama area that provides lessons for riders of ALL abilities. We are the only therapeutic riding facility that has a licensed clinical psychologist, a social worker and an education specialist on staff as well as riding instructors who are specially trained in dealing with physical and neurological diversity issues. We have a proven track record of success with our clients, assisting families with special needs members in preparing those members to live to their potential, many as independent and contributing members of society.
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Self Identified Competition
Red Barn in Leeds Alabama is the closest therapeutic riding facility. Leeds is approximately 65 miles away. We are the only facility in this area. Although our nearest competitor has specially trained riding instructors, they do not have the mental health and education staff that we have at TROT.
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