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"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."
-Winston Churchill
NEXT EVENTS
Purple Pony Trick Riding Show
Sept 11 at 5:00 and 6:30
This event is by invitation only. Please reply to the Google Invitation
you received. Haley, Lauren and Sharon Gartz will demonstrate trick riding, Roman Riding and Roping.
There will be a brief review of new procedures and a chance to meet and greet the horses and volunteers.
Where have all the volunteers been? We've missed you!! Hope you'll come back soon!
WHAT IS THEREPUTIC HORSEMANSHIP
Therapeutic horsemanship is defined as equine activities that are organized and taught by knowledgeable and skilled instructors to people with disabilities or diverse needs. Students progress in equestrian skills while improving their cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral skills.
Purple Pony focuses on therapeutic horsemanship. It is provided by certified therapeutic horsemanship instructors. Each participant is evaluated and a program is selected that will best meet his or her needs. For more information about equine assisted activities, visit the following site: pathintl.org
ABOUT US
Therapeutic horsemanship provides physical, cognitive, emotional and social benefits to the participants...
WE NEED YOU!
Volunteers are an integral part of the Purple Pony team that brings the benefits of therapeutic horsemanship to people with disabilities and diverse needs.
