Strongwater Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Enriching Lives Through the Healing Power of Horses For over a decade, Strongwater Farm has improved the quality of life and health of thousands of children and adults with special needs in the greater Boston area by providing professionally supervised, equine-assisted activities and therapies. We are one of only two therapeutic riding centers in northeast Massachusetts with Premier Center accreditation from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH Intl.). Strongwater’s instructors are licensed and certificatified by both PATH Int’l and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Many instructors have additional certifications in related disciplines such as physical therapy, expressive arts therapy, special education, and mental health,ensuring high quality, professionally trained instruction. Strongwater is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. We are situated on 12 acres of land leased from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There is a stable for twelve horses, an indoor program area, an outdoor riding ring, a sensory trail, and numerous paddocks on the property. We have also been granted the right to utilize 450 acres of adjacent conservation land containing miles of trails, and an event venue for our riding programs. Strongwater offers therapeutic programs to a wide range of individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. There are many additional individuals in our area who could benefit from our services: autistic children, multiple sclerosis patients, veterans with a range of issues, including PTSD, and those with substance use disorders, are but a few examples.