Editing Rock Creek Park (section)

=== Horse Center ===
Rock Creek Park Horse Center, founded in 1972, is located in the middle of the park near the Nature Center. The barn, run by Guest Services Inc, has 57 stalls, two outdoor rings, one indoor ring, and three bluestone turnout paddocks. The stable provides trail rides, pony rides, and lessons for the public, along with boarding for private horses. The stable primarily teaches English riding, with an emphasis on lower-level jumping and [[dressage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/|title=Rock Creek Park Horse Center|publisher=Rockcreekhorsecenter.com|access-date=2014-03-26|archive-date=March 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302215221/http://www.rockcreekhorsecenter.com/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The barn is also home to Rock Creek Riders, a therapeutic riding program for adults and children with special needs in the D.C. area. Past participants in the program include brain-injured veterans of the conflicts in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]] and people with [[autism]], [[cerebral palsy]], or [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder|attention deficit disorder]]. The program is volunteer-run and relies on donations and contributions for funding. Previously, Rock Creek Riders has worked with the United States Mounted Police, National Park Service, Wounded Warrior Project, and the Caisson Platoon Equine Assisted Programs to provide these therapeutic riding services.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rockcreekriders.org/|title=Equine Therapeutic Activities in Rock Creek Park|publisher=Rock Creek Riders|date=2014-01-27|access-date=2014-03-26|archive-date=March 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327234647/http://rockcreekriders.org/|url-status=live}}</ref>