Who We Are

We are an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with special needs by facilitating emotional, physical and social development through equine-assisted activities and therapies.

Our Mission

We believe everyone deserves a chance to reach their full potential. We also believe that horses can bond with and inspire us in profound ways. Through offering specialized therapies and equine-assisted activities, we help improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of those we serve, while fostering growth in personal confidence and independence.

Our Values

  • Our goal is to inspire others to be the best version of themselves that they can be by improving self-confidence and acceptance.
  • Building a trusting and respectful relationship with a horse will improve and enrich life, inside and outside of the arena.
  • We create a safe space for our participants to discover, express and grow.
  • The great outdoors and connecting with our natural world help us mature and build confidence.
  • We all have unique skills and gifts. We strive to make each participant feel recognized, accepted and appreciated for who they are.
Kat Licence

Kat Licence

Executive Director

Kat has been involved with horses since she was very young. The therapeutic value that equines provided her as a young adult motivated her involvement as a volunteer at a therapeutic riding center which led to a career as the director of Two Bear TRC. Kat was the recipient of a world-renowned horsemanship scholarship program called A Legacy of Legends which provides opportunities for students to apprentice under protegees of Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt and Buck Brannaman, who are known to be the founding fathers of natural horsemanship. Her hope is to share the accepting nature of horses with the families and volunteers that participate at the center.

Sally Conrad

Sally Conrad

Certified PATH Intl. Riding Instructor

Sally has more than 30 years of teaching experience in many different fields including dance, music and horseback riding. Her love of teaching and passion for riding brought her to volunteer at a therapeutic riding center and eventually led to her instructor certification from PATH Intl. Now she teaches riders of all ages and abilities to connect with their horses and build their skills as a rider.

Anna Seagull

Anna Seagull

Certified PATH Intl. Riding Instructor

Anna Seagull is a lifelong horsewoman who brings a world of equine experience to our riding center. She was raised at a therapeutic riding center in Berkshire County, MA, where her mother is the head riding instructor. Anna has explored many equestrian disciplines including jumping, dressage, gymkhana, endurance riding and vaulting. She founded and coached an equestrian vaulting team, the Big Twist Vaulters, and earned a bronze medal competing herself, and trained and competed for a member of the US Endurance Team. As a PATH Certified Riding Instructor, Anna’s goal is to share her love for horses, her knowledge and foster a sense of curiosity in her students.

Leslie Hayden

Leslie Hayden

Physical Therapist, AHCB Certified Therapist, Path Intl. Registered Therapist

Leslie has been a pediatric physical therapist for 30 years. She became involved with our therapeutic riding program two years ago when her son started riding. Leslie witnessed the powerful connection between horse and rider and the amazing things that can be accomplished using the horse as a dynamic platform for movement. She has completed the AHBC certification with the AHA in utilizing equine movement as part of her physical therapy tool box.

Tyler Barnes

Tyler Barnes

Two Bear Ranch Manager

Tyler is the handyman of the ranch and is commonly found in the shop welding, building and fixing the neverending supply of projects you find at a ranch. He keeps the roads plowed in the winter and hays during the summer. He is a gem who keeps our facility safe and user friendly.

Mitch Barnes

Mitch Barnes

Assistant Two Bear Ranch Manager

Mitch has been a cowboy his whole life. He spent his early years starting colts, rodeoing and ranching, which has given him his vast experience of equine management as well as pasture and property management. Mitch oversees the entire ranch and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. We couldn’t do what we do without this guy and we are grateful every day for him.

Our Facility

Our Story

Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center was founded by the Goguen family in 2017. Today, Two Bear TRC is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and relies on program revenue and outside donations to make therapy and activity improvements, expand capacity and provide program fee assistance to families in need.

The Goguen family continues to be a large donor and generously funds all of Two Bear TRC's basic operating costs, including free use of Two Bear River Ranch facilities. These world-class facilities include free use of an 80' x 100' heated indoor riding arena, a 150' x 250' outdoor arena and access to the riding trails of the 600 acres at Two Bear River Ranch. The barn and clinical space is comfortable for families to watch their child ride through the large viewing windows to the indoor arena. The use of these incredible facilities allows us to have the capacity to serve a large number of clients with diverse needs, year round.

We are immensely grateful for the Goguen family’s vision, generosity and continued support.

Driving Directions

We are located 15 minutes southwest of Whitefish, Montana at 1700 KM Ranch Road.

There are two gated entrances to the riding center, the south gate will be open with blue signs directing you to the riding arena. Once you enter through the south gate, follow the driveway to your left down the hill. Continue to the left at the bottom of the hill, through the archways with the American flags, and park in the designated parking area labeled with blue parking signs. The entrance to the barn is to the left side (north) of the building.

Here's your chance

to help a child reach their full potential.