SHANGRI LA THERAPEUTIC ACADEMY OF RIDING

STAR's mission is to foster personal achievement by providing therapeutic experiences using horse related activities for persons with disabilities or other special challenges.

Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, located in Lenoir City and Knoxville, TN. We partner horses with individuals having physical, cognitive or neurological disabilities as well as other special needs. This relationship offers the opportunity to gain therapeutic benefits through learned riding skills and equine interaction. STAR's core programs are Therapeutic Riding, Changing Strides (at risk youth, other special needs), Minis in Motion (life enrichment, memory care, classroom) and Heroes and Horses (a program for veterans with disabilities). STAR is a premier accredited center through PATH Intl.