GAIT Equine Assisted Services
Cause Area
- Animals
- Children & Youth
- People with Disabilities
- Sports & Recreation
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
314 Foster Hill Rd.MILFORD, PA 18337 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.gaittrc.org
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Organization Information
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life of children and adults with special needs through equine assisted services, resulting in a more independent life in society.
Description
GAIT Equine Assisted Services (formerly known as GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center) is a 501 (c)(3) non- profit organization and a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center that has provided horsemanship, learning, and therapy services to people with special needs since 1995. Therapeutic riding and horsemanship programs provide an alternative approach to therapy to promote mental, physical, and emotional well- being.
GAIT EAS utilizes specially trained horses who have been carefully selected for their temperament, soundness, and equilateral movement. All equine sessions are conducted by PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors, PATH Intl. Certified Equine Specialists, licensed therapists, credentialed mental health professionals, and highly trained volunteers.
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(January 22, 2017)
I first became a volunteer as a teenager in 2000-2002 and returned in 2014 as an assistant to the instructor and Volunteer Coordinator. It has been an amazing experience working with the horses and people with special needs and has made a significant impact on my life.