Aspen Trail Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Services

06/14/2026

We made good progress on the arena today. Started by pulling up old fence posts and then began stripping away topsoil. Need to take off a couple more inches tomorrow and then we should be ready for the base.

06/12/2026

We began work on our arena today! First order of business was removing an old, non-working irrigation system. Special thanks to Scott with TT&E Inc in Victor for renting us the mini-excavator and showing me how to operate it! Next item on the checklist is taking off the topsoil and preparing the base.

And, for a limited time, you can have your own commemorative Aspen Trail Arena rock, right here from the beautiful Bitterroot Valley and formed during the last ice age -- Only $20 per truckload - local pick up only. Hurry and get yours while supplies last!

06/04/2026

We are excited to announce that our 2026 Riding Season will finally be starting in early July. We had some administrative obstacles that delayed us this year, but they've all been resolved. So, why aren't we starting right now? Because we're building an arena!!! Excavation work begins midweek and we'll spend next weekend pounding posts!

If you've reached out about participating as a student this year, look for an email in the coming days as we start setting up intakes. If you'd like to participate as a student or volunteer, please reach out! You can find the applications and forms at www.aspen-trail.org.

Walk On!!

05/01/2026

Please consider supporting Aspen Trail through Missoula Gives!! Your contributions support our students directly to lower their costs for adaptive / therapeutic Riding lessons!

I’m ready to support Aspen Trail Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Services on April 30, 2026 during Missoula & Bitterroot Gives. Learn more about Aspen Trail Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Services and all the other organizations participating in Missoula & Bitterroot Gives.