Central Illinois Riding Therapy (CIRT) is a non-profit organization that provides horseback-riding therapy to benefit individuals with disabilities. CIRT was established in 1983 and is a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Premier Center. We serve individuals age three through adult with a variety of physical, emotional and mental disabilities including: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, head trauma, strokes, and others, CIRT's staff includes a director, office staff, barn manager, certified instructors, over 100 volunteers, and is in operation year round. Twelve horses are used are used in the program at an average annual cost of $2000 per horse or $24,000 per year. Your donations and support enable CIRT to continue serving the disabled.