Sonrisas means smiles in Spanish.  But the literal translation does not do our name justice. In truth, the connotation of Sonrisas is the joyful, blissful, giggly smile that is seen, and sometimes heard, on toddlers when they have accomplished something new & exciting.   

Sonrisas is a secular, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We were created in 1983 as a project of the Junior League. Since 1987, we have become incorporated, elected a Board of Directors consisting of thirty active local leaders, built an extensive permanent facility, and trained and employed professional instructors.

Sonrisas offers therapeutic horseback riding to those with physical, mental, and emotional challenges. We charge nothing for our services. We are the only local therapeutic riding center that does not charge, and one of a very few number in Texas and nationally that does not charge for services.

All of our riders are challenged; we are the only local therapeutic riding center with this sole population.We serve over 75 riders each semester with emotional, physical, and/or mental challenges.  Our riders have a myriad of challenges, including sight and/or hearing impairments, ADD, ADHD, Spina bifida, speech-language delay, MS, Lou Gherig's Disease, MD, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, emotional and behavioral disorders, and mental retardation.