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The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center / Buffalo Equestrian Center was built in 1922 by a group of local businessmen who formed The Riding Reality Shareholder Corporation. At that time it was called The Saddle and Bridle Club, and was used as a polo facility. Harvey Horton, a local architect, designed the facility. The building is unique, not only to Buffalo, but to the entire United States. The English Tudor and gothic style building has a lounge in the center with a large window overlooking the indoor arena. One of only three city based indoor riding arenas in the United States, it is also one of the largest in the country. It has 160 stalls. In 2012, the US Equestrian Federation gave the Buffalo International Horse Show, held annually for over 100 years, and benefitting BTRC, heritage status, one of only 25 so honored in the US.

The facility is set on part of the land used by the Pan American Exhibition. The United States Army used the building for storage during World War II. After the war, The Saddle and Bridle Club became a public riding center under the direction of Mervyn Alexander. During this era, riders rode through Delaware Park on a daily basis. Some of the top riders of that time rode here.

In 1982 Riding Realty donated the land and the building to Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center Inc., which is a not-for-profit corporation. The Saddle and Bridle Club was dissolved, and in its place The Buffalo Equestrian Center (BEC) was established. That same year SBS Farms, Inc. began leasing from the BTRC. SBS and BEC riders compete locally, nationally and internationally.

The therapeutic center runs their program for mentally and physically challenged children with huge city participation. It runs from May to November, each Monday afternoon, with dedicated volunteers.

This tour is approximately ninety minutes in length. The tour is not handicapped accessible. Please do not wear sandals or open-toed footwear. The Buffalo Equestrian Center is located at 950 Amherst Street near Delaware Avenue. Parking is available on site.

• Tour Cost
• General Admission: $20
• Explorer Pass Member Admission: $15

Tour Procedures & Policies:

• Space is limited on this tour and reservations are required, including for Explorer Pass members. Walk-ups without reservations cannot be accommodated.
• Reservations close two hours before the tour's scheduled start time (for example, reservations close at 8am for a 10am tour).
• Reservations can be made online; please email explore@explorebuffalo.org or call (716) 245-3032 if you need assistance.
• The Explore Buffalo docent for your tour will have a list of tour reservations for their tour; you do not need to print or bring any tour confirmation.
• Interior photography is permitted.
• Accessibility: This tour is not handicapped accessible. Please contact us at explore@explorebuffalo.org or (716) 245-3032 if you plan to attend this tour and will require accommodations or if you have questions about accessibility.
• If you feel ill or suspect you may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please do not attend any Explore Buffalo tours. We will be happy to refund your reservation or welcome you to join us at a later date.
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