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Therapeutic Horseback Riding for Children & Young Adults with Special Needs
ORGANIZATION: Reins of Life - PA.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Volunteer with Reins of Life, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and young adults with special needs. Help to groom horses, assist the instructor in the riding program by leading the horse on lead line or by side aiding next to the horse and rider, while providing a fun, safe and positive experience for the riders.
Exercise riders with years of riding experience also available.
Administrative help needed to work on various fundraising projects, and mailings.
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About Reins of Life - PA.
Location:
113 Crestwood Road, Landenberg, PA 19350, US
Mission Statement
To provide a pleasant and natural environment towards enhancing the physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities of children and young adults with special needs through the experience of equestrian therapy.
Description
Stretching mind and muscles, therapeutic horseback riding produces remarkable benefits, and is recognized as one of the most progressive forms of therapy, gaining recognition world-wide. The warmth and rhythmic movement of the horse provides numerous physical benefits. The feeling of mobility and being able to control such a large animal provides psychological benefits leading to a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. Children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, Angel man syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, as well as those with learning disabilities, hearing or visual impairments benefit from therapeutic horseback riding. Under the supervision of trained personnel, Reins of Life develops the most beneficial therapeutic riding program to meet the needs and goals of our riders. Carefully trained horses, special equipment and procedures are used to ensure each rider's safety. The therapeutic qualities of horseback riding are recognized by many medical professionals, including the American Physical therapy Association, and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
113 Crestwood RoadLandenberg, PA 19350
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- If 14 must have serious current horse experience