THE CHEFF THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER WAS INCORPORATED JANUARY 29, 1960, AS A MICHIGAN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH THE THERAPEUTIC USE OF HORSES. THE ORGANIZATION OPENED IN 1970 AS THE UNITED STATES' FIRST THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER BUILT SPECIFICALLY TO SERVE THE DISABLED. THE CHEFF CENTER FOCUSES ON WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN ACCOMPLISH, NOT ON THEIR LIMITATIONS. PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE TO RIDERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. CHEFF CENTER CLIENTS INCLUDE: AT-RISK CHILDREN, MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY IMPAIRED, SIGHT OR HEARING IMPAIRED, DOWN SYNDROME, MS/MD/CEREBRAL PALSY, AUTISTIC/LEARNING DISABLED, CYSTIC FIBROSIS/CANCER/BRAIN INJURIES, ADD/ADHD, AND OTHER DISABILITIES.