A Tri-Cities nonprofit offering horse therapy services to veterans, first responders and others with disabilities and private lessons is closing after 19 years. 

Strides Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Pasco announced June 19 that it would be closing after years of financial hardship. With a cost of nearly $10,000 per month to operate at full capacity and support of less than half of that, it’s been difficult for the nonprofit, according to a Facebook post announcing the closure. 

A June 20 Facebook post announced that all of Strides’ horses have found homes, and the nonprofit’s remaining assets are available for purchase, including horse shelters, tack and equine equipment, and more. 

The funds will go toward settling Strides’ remaining debts and any money left over will go to another nonprofit with a mission that aligns with Strides, according to the post. 

Strides reported $67,000 in revenue and $87,000 in expenses in 2023, its most recent 990 filing with the Internal Revenue Service. It valued net assets at $95,000 and its executive director earned $28,000 a year. 

Over the years Strides helped children and adults with physical, emotional and cognitive challenges gain confidence, strength and independence.