THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS

 

"There's something about the outside of a horse that does something to the inside of a man." Winston Churchill

We offer several different therapeutic horse assisted programs at the farm with If Wishes Were Horses, Inc.     - Recreational Therapeutic Riding for those children who have ADA recognized disabilities but are in regular classroom settings -able bodied/able minded. Increases confidence, improves focus, and creates wellness in their overall being and sense of self.   - Disability Inclusive Therapeutic Riding for those children coming from schools and activity groups with a wide variety of disabilities, these children are in self contained and special education classrooms and would require 1-3 volunteers to ride. Improves functionality and creates wellness in their overall being.  - Recreational Therapeutic Activities with Horses for Adult Professionals. Program for adults with ADA recognized disabilities, diagnoses, and conditions. An unmounted ground work program.   -Recreational Therapeutic Riding for Adults -TBD more info when we get to this point For adults meeting the qualifications to ride and bridging out of one the farm's unmounted horse assisted programs. Not all those participating in unmounted therapeutic activities with horses, will move to mounted activities. -200lb weight limit -Previous horse riding experience giving stronger consideration -Adaptive and Independent riding based on qualifying criteria. **Safety for our participants, volunteers and especially for our horses is a top priority and will limit ridability for adults.  - Volunteer Opportunities Give back to the farm get a greater sense of Purpose in your life   - Volunteer with Programs (once you've completed a session term)   - Make a memorial Flower bed - weed, plant, nourish, relax and rejuvenate   - Care for horses and farm property   - Help at events and other farm program sessions