Located in the heart of Texas, ROCK - Ride On Center for Kids stands as a beacon of hope and healing. For 28 years, guided by its visionary founder, Dr. Nancy Krenek, ROCK has been instrumental in transforming the lives of individuals, children and adults alike, confronting physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges. Through equine assisted services, including therapeutic riding, the movement of the horse can help strengthen the body while the bond between human and horse encourages confidence, connection, and new possibilities.
For veterans navigating the aftermath of combat-related injuries and PTSD, the path to healing can be daunting. Yet, at ROCK, they discover a newfound sense of hope and purpose through their connection with therapy horses.
In the documentary "Where the Horses Heal the Soul," audiences are drawn into stories that exemplify the transformative power of therapy horses. It vividly demonstrates how the simple act of riding and the profound connection with these horses can significantly change lives. At ROCK, participants acquire vital life skills, foster independence, and discover renewed purpose through their relationships with these extraordinary animals. This bond enables them to unlock their full potential and embrace a brighter path forward.
Dr. Nancy Krenek
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Director of Therapy & Research / Doctor of Physical Therapy/ Physical Therapist / Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist
AHA, Inc. Member Therapist
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Dr. Nancy Krenek has been a physical therapist since 1984 and since 1998 has specialized in equine-assisted services to children, adults, and veterans. She is the CEO and Founder of ROCK (R.O.C.K., Ride On Center for Kids) in Central Texas (rockride.org) and also the Executive Director of the TAMUS Courtney Grimshaw Fowler Equine Therapeutic Program on campus in College Station, which has recently been sponsored by the ONE Health Initiative under the Texas A&M Biomedical Department of Vet/Med (courtneycares.org) Nancy is also a board certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist.
Besides serving participants through connection with the horse, she has been instrumental in over 24 research projects, with four being published in peer-reviewed journals.
ROCK Ride On Center for Kids
ROCK (Ride On Center for Kids), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides equine-assisted services to children, adults, and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.
ROCK participants range in age from 2 to over 90 and experience improvement in many areas of life, including muscle tone, strength, flexibility, balance, cognition, behavior, communication, and emotional well-being.
Serving Central Texas since 1998, ROCK’s mission is to improve independence and life skills in partnership with the horse. Our center is located on 60+ acres in beautiful Georgetown, Texas.
ROCK’s organizational vision is to be the trusted leader in equine-assisted services through research, education and programs. Serving an average of over 350 participants and their families every year, ROCK is recognized as a leader in equine-assisted services research.
Support the mission of ROCK Ride On Center for Kids and help provide equine-assisted services for children, adults, veterans, and families.
