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Thanks to the talented and dedicated staff and volunteers, we're in the heart of our busiest class season, working with people whose lives are improved through the therapeutic riding of horses.

You're welcome to visit our viewing area and get a closer look at the work that so many people in Southwestern Michigan support. Call (269) 731-4471 to arrange a time to learn more about what we do.


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May 3rd & 4th:
Myofascial Release in Horses Clinic

May 10th: Rummage Sale at Richland Community Hall (donations gladly accepted May 9th at Cheff- No clothes please!)

June 7th & 8th:
AQHA Trail Ride (open to all breeds!)

June 7th: NARHA Certification Prep Clinic

June 14th:
"Country Daze" (county fair with horse expo)

July 12th & 13th:
AHAM Endurance Ride (open to all breeds)

July 10th - 12th:
Spanish Riding School Clinic

September 5th: Cheff Center's annual "Shindig"

September 11th - 13th: NARHA Registered Workshop & Certification

October 4th:
Cheff Center's Annual Ride-A-Thon


Event Information

AQHA Trail Ride (open to all breeds)
Click here for more information
Click here for June 7th ride times
Click here for registration

NARHA Certification Prep Clinic
Click here for more info


Cheff Summer Camp 2008

The Cheff Center Horse Camp, designed specifically for riders with special needs is back by popular demand! Click on the link below to see what the fuss is all about!

Horse Camp 2008


Shindig 2008

Mark your calendars for September 5 and get ready for a "Rockin' Rodeo". You won't want to miss it. This year's event promises to round up plenty of fun, spirited music, dancing and a great time with friends. Fabulous food will be provided by the area's top restaurants! Check back for details. Click here to learn more.


Want to Volunteer?

Cheff is a great place to volunteer. Volunteers do a variety of tasks, from helping instructors to doing office work and supporting special events. There are several volunteer orientation sessions. For more information, call Kim Henning at (269) 731-4471.


Help Support the Cheff Center just by shopping!

Cheff participates in both Country Care program and the Hardings eScrip program. Shop at Country Supply and they will donate a percentage of your purchases to Cheff. Simply enter our Care Code: CHEFF when you complete your order. Harding's will contribute up to 4 percent of your purchases if you'll participate in their eScrip program.

The 2008 Cheff Shindig is coming up soon!

Click here to learn about Shindig 2008


Thank you 7-Up for supporting Cheff events!

About The Cheff Center

Our focus is the people we serve. The Cheff Board of Directors strives to improve the emotional and physical well-being of individuals through the therapeutic use of horses, and to serve as an international training and education center for therapeutic riding programs.

You can help!
If you’d like to help support our scholarship programs at Cheff, send a tax-deductible gift of any size to:
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
8450 N. 43rd Street
Augusta, MI 49012

Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center is proud to be recognized by NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) as a Premier Accredited Member Center.

The next NARHA Registered Instructor Workshop & Certification will take place on April 3, 4, and 5, 2008.