﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2016v3.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2017-07-28T20:16:56-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2016-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>274619641</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ADVANTAGE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>12377 MERIT DR STE 210</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>DALLAS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>752513231</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990EZ</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2016-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>455636636</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BORN 2 BE THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>CENTER INC</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BORN</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9405958200</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1700 SPRING HILL RD STE A</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>AUBREY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>76227</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>SARAH MCARDLE</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>SECRETARY</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9405958200</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2017-07-28</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>VIRGINIA SUE SMITH EA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00391932</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2146918846</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2017-07-28</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>0855AD12FA3B6D3DB043E07D28559765D6B01ABD</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>0855AD12FA3B6D3DB043E07D28559765D6B01ABD</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2016</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2021-01-29 14:40:06Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="3">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <ScheduleBNotRequiredInd>X</ScheduleBNotRequiredInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.BORN2BETEC.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <Organization501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>80776</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>
      <ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>37195</ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>37181</ProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>6400</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt>6400</SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt>
      <TotalRevenueAmt>80776</TotalRevenueAmt>
      <SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt>18998</SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt>
      <FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>10440</FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt>
      <OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt>21535</OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt>
      <PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>2047</PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt>
      <OtherExpensesTotalAmt>33761</OtherExpensesTotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesAmt>86781</TotalExpensesAmt>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>-6005</ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>46203</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>-1</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>40197</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>24209</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12966</EOYAmt>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
      <LandAndBuildingsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7350</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6725</EOYAmt>
      </LandAndBuildingsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
        <BOYAmt>14644</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>20506</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
      <Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>46203</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>40197</EOYAmt>
      </Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>46203</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>40197</EOYAmt>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HORSE. THE PROGRAM WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: 1. TO USE THE EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY AS A BENEFICIAL FORM OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL THERAPY IN A SAFE, RELAXED AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE. 2. TO ENCHANCE SELF-AWARENESS, CONCENTRATION, CONFIDENCE, AND DISCIPLINE 3. TO IMPROVE GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS, POSTURE, BALANCE, AND COORDINATION 4. TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.</PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>BORN 2 BE TEC HAS PROVIDED A THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HORSE THROUGH HORSEBACK RIDING AND CARRIAGE DRIVING SKILLS. THEY HAVE WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 60 CLIENTS THIS YEAR</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>74134</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>BORN 2 BE TEC HAS PROVIDED A THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HORSE THROUGH HORSEBACK RIDING AND CARRIAGE DRIVING SKILLS. THEY HAVE WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 60 CLIENTS THIS YEAR</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>4151</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>78285</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>DEBBIE ADCOCK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>2.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>EDIE CURTIS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>2.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>SARAH MCARDLE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CATHY WIRZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>2.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CYNTHIA MITCHELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARY GWINNER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>25.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRACY MCCARTY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>HEAD INSTRUC</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>9.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>2921</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>EVA DE MEYER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>INSTRUCTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>9.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>2075</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRISHA KUHLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EQUINE MANAG</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>10.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>3065</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>HEATHER GUARNERA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>INSTRUCTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>13.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>938</CompensationAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>false</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>
      <ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>false</ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>
      <OrganizationHadUBIInd>false</OrganizationHadUBIInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>false</OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>
      <Form1120PolFiledInd>false</Form1120PolFiledInd>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>false</MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>CATHY WIRZ</PersonNm>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3575 SAULS ROAD</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>AUBREY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>76227</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PhoneNum>9405958200</PhoneNum>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFndsInd>false</DonorAdvisedFndsInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <TanningServicesProvidedInd>false</TanningServicesProvidedInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>NONE</PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>
      <PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>NONE</PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>
      <FiledScheduleAInd>true</FiledScheduleAInd>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc4">
      <PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>X</PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>29346</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>49551</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>78887</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>41365</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>199149</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp>
      <GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>35470</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>30243</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>65713</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>37605</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>169031</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp>
      <GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>6400</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6400</TotalAmt>
      </GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp>
      <Total509Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>64816</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>79794</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>144600</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>85370</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>374580</TotalAmt>
      </Total509Grp>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>374580</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>64816</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>79794</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>144600</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>85370</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>374580</TotalAmt>
      </TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>1.00000</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0.00000</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <InvestmentIncomePYPct>0.00000</InvestmentIncomePYPct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc3">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SILENT AUCTION,GOFUNDME,ETC COST OF GOODS SOLD 2,386 EXPENSES QBOOKS 354 ADP PR 904 OFFICE SUPPLIES 138 INSURANCE 1,150 SHAVINGS 165 FEED 3,944 HAY 5,849 MISC EQUINE SUPPLIES 1,384 EVENT FLOWERS &amp; GIFTS 759 FEES 255 MEMBERSHIP 532 REPAIRS 961 SHOW EXPENSES 2,011 WORKSHOP EXPENSE 9,766 MISC EXP 202 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 3,001 TOTAL 33,761</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 4,002 0 OTHER LOANS RECEIVABLE 0 1,977 INVENTORIES FOR SALE OR USE 475 0 PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED CHARGES 4,477 0 EQUIPMENT AND OTHER 12,563 22,493 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 1,396 2,376 TOTAL 20,121 22,094</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART III</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HORSE. THE PROGRAM WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: 1. TO USE THE EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY AS A BENEFICIAL FORM OF PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND RECREATIONAL THERAPY IN A SAFE, RELAXED AND SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE. 2. TO ENCHANCE SELF-AWARENESS, CONCENTRATION, CONFIDENCE, AND DISCIPLINE 3. TO IMPROVE GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS, POSTURE, BALANCE, AND COORDINATION 4. TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BORN 2 BE TEC HAS PROVIDED A THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HORSE THROUGH HORSEBACK RIDING AND CARRIAGE DRIVING SKILLS. THEY HAVE WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 60 CLIENTS THIS YEAR</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BORN 2 BE TEC HAS PROVIDED A THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HORSE THROUGH HORSEBACK RIDING AND CARRIAGE DRIVING SKILLS. THEY HAVE WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 60 CLIENTS THIS YEAR</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>