NEW KINGDOM TRAILRIDERS

Description

New Kingdom Trailriders (NKT) is a nonprofit,

tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation

founded by a group of Christian horse

owners wishing to dedicate their animals

toward helping people. This desire to be

of service to the community has produced

a therapeutic horseback-riding program for

the purpose of contributing positively to

the cognitive, physical, emotional and

social well being of people with

disabilities in the greater Quad City area

and surrounding communities.

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NKT is affiliated with and accredited

by Professional Association of

Therapeutic Horsemanship International

(PATH Int’l.), which establishes program

standards and techniques and provides

other professional support. PATH is

dedicated to promoting the development

and expansion of quality horseback riding

programs for people with disabilities.

PATH provides support through setting of

safety standards, accreditation, instructor

certification, insurance coverage, literature

and continuing education seminars.