P.O. Box 104, Great Falls, VA 22066, 703-759-3833, www.liftmeup.org Lift Me Up! is a therapeutic riding program dedicated to helping children and adults with physical, mental and/or emotional disabilities improve both their physical and mental well being. By combining the unique and special presence of the horse and the skills and caring of our registered instructors, we have been able to help hundreds of people gain confidence patience and invaluable self-esteem. SPIRIT OPEN EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM Frying Pan Park's equestrian facility, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, Va., 703-600-9667 www.spiritequestrian.org spiritopenequestrian.blogspot.com/ Davorka Suvak Program Director IMPROVING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH HORSEMANSHIP THERAPY Spirit Open Equestrian Program is devoted to providing individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities and diseases safe and fun horseback riding and other horse-related activities. Spirit provides therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for individuals with physical, mental, social and emotional disabilities, disorders and diseases. Whether you or your child are living with the effects of a disease or disability, or are looking for a way to help increase self-esteem and confidence, check how Equine Assisted Therapy may help. General Indications for Equine Assisted Therapy: * Population: Children (ages 2+) and adults with mild to severe neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction * Medical Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Genetic Syndromes, Learning Disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorders, Speech-Language Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Stroke * Impairments: Abnormal muscle tone, impaired balance responses, impaired coordination, impaired communication, impaired sensorimotor function, postural asymmetry, poor postural control, decreased mobility, and limbic system dysfunction related to arousal and attention skills SPIRIT OPEN EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM EDUCATION WHAT WE LEARN ABOUT, AND WHICH SKILLS WE DEVELOP? A special connection exists between horses and people. The spirit of the horse has inspired people to explore new possibilities and communicate at a more honest level. Working with horses in the coaching process builds trust. The experiences we guide our riders through will develop focus, confidence, teamwork and negotiation skills. The tools learned here can be applied in the work place and life. Benefits of working with Horses: * Enhances problem solving skills * Provides an appreciation for differences and diversity * Provides a motivational learning environment * Learn when to ask and when to tell * Stretch your comfort zone and overcome fears * Build Confidence Horses are remarkable teachers of leadership and teamwork facilitators of human development. They have an amazing ability to resonate with our true emotions and reflect back to us our authentic self. It is not about horsemanship, nor do you ride the horse, it's about working with the horse for your personal awareness and professional development. We were born natural leaders trusting our senses and responding in an authentic and natural way. To be a Natural Leader is to become more aware of our present leadership capacity, rediscover our inherent natural leadership capabilities and to live in alignment with who we are, the values we embody and the actions we take. In this time of complexity, rapid change and instability it is essential to balance the vast technological resources and information from the outer world with the instinct, self awareness inner knowing and authentic relationship. Horses and people partner for action based, discovery focused, in the moment, learning experiences relevant to real time issues and authentic work situations. And there is even much more… Golden Dreams Riding, P.O. Box 1413, Middleburg, Va 20118, 21197 St. Louis Road, Middleburg, VA 20117, 540-687- 5800, www.goldendreamsriding.com, Sue_bell@goldendreamsriding.com Golden Dreams, of Middleburg, VA, helps children and adults with disabilities rehabilitate through equestrian activities. These equestrian activities are specifically created to cater to each individual’s specific needs in order to create the most beneficial program possible. Equestrian exercises have been shown to aid in rehabilitation by improving balance, coordination and communication, emotional strength, physical strength, posture and stamina. Additionally, the activities we offer are fun and rewarding to our participants. Individuals with almost any cognitive, physical and/or emotional disability can benefit from therapeutic riding through safe and supervised interaction with equines. Riding lessons are taught by NARHA certified riding instructors assisted by up to three volunteers per rider. In addition to the riding lessons, Golden Dreams offers special needs programs for regional schools and awareness programs for schools and the community at large. We also participate annually in the Loudoun County Farm Tour. Free Therapeutic Riding Available If you are a military family with a special needs child or if you or your spouse have a disability Golden Dreams can provide you with free therapeutic riding. Located in Middleburg, VA, Golden Dreams works with the Air Warrior Courage Foundation to provide funding up to $3000 per student, per year. There is no cost to the military family. Therapeutic riding for non-military special needs children also available- no waiting list. Please call 540-6877-5800 or www.goldendreamsriding for further information. Melissa Clegg, MS/OTR/L, 13109 Fox Shadow Ln., Clifton, VA 20124, 703-815-6683, mgcjec@gmail.com Melissa Clegg is an OT who works part-time in the Fairfax County Public Schools and does therapeutic horseback riding on her own property on Mondays and Fridays from April through Oct. or Nov (weather permitting). Simple Changes, Therapeutic Riding Center Mason Neck, Virginia by appointment ONLY, www.simplechanges.org Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities, their families and community through exceptional programs, especially therapeutic horsemanship. Simple Changes is a Premier Center Accredited by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) and is a member center of the Therapeutic Riding Association of Virginia (TRAV). We are located on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM's) Meadowood Recreation Area in Mason Neck, Virginia. We are a non-profit organization that offers therapeutic horseback riding, hippotherapy and a variety of volunteer opportunities. Simple Changes provides all who participate the opportunity to learn, share and discover the wonder of horses. We encourage you to visit our facility; however, appointments are necessary. For an appointment please call us at 703-402-3613 or email us at info@simplechanges.org. Rainbow Therapeutic Equestrian Center, 8033 Ashton Avenue, Suite 105, Manassas, VA 20109, 703-754-6159, www.rainbowriding.org |
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