Centrally located in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, The Therapeutic Equestrian Center serves children and adults from three New England states and over 25 Massachusetts communities. The Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors, founded in 1982 for the purpose of promoting and enhancing, through the use of horseback riding, the abilities of each participant to reach their highest potential and to promote to the general public an understanding of the needs and abilities of children and adults with disabilities.