About Us

Education Through Recreation

OUR MISSION

The H.E.A.R.T. Center was founded in 2014 with the mission of using horses and recreation to create alternative and intentional therapeutic learning opportunities for students with developmental disabilities.

Today we continue to fulfill this mission through innovative and evidence-based practices. We strive every day to empower individuals with special needs to build confidence and develop life skills through recreation and activity integrated educational programs.

OUR FOUNDER

Chelsea Harden, CTRS

Founder & Executive Director of The H.E.A.R.T. Center

She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH, Int’l) Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor.

Chelsea is passionate in her endeavor to help individuals with special needs take full advantage of their lives by means of learning and growing through Recreation Therapy. She is proud of The H.E.A.R.T. Center’s diverse programs that offer participants a meaningful and practical application of life skills and knowledge.