DREAM CATCHER STABLES INC
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As an aunt to a special needs nephew, I knew when I first volunteered at Dream Catcher Stables what I would find upon my arrival. I would and did find dedicated, loving, hard working students who find their personal outlet for success and freedom to do something they love and is so important to them. At Dream Catcher, they can be themselves. Their love for the horses and the respect for their instructors is more than obvious. All one has to do is look into the eyes and faces of each one and see how important it is to them to be there. Dream Catcher helps instill courage and faith in each person as they endeavor to do all they can to be successful in their efforts at horsemanship. Being there gives them their own place to be and the dedication to those efforts brings them more success each time they cross through the gates. Dream Catcher instructors give each student their personal chance to excel and they do! I am very proud to volunteer at such a hard-working, dedicated equestrian learning center! If you know someone who could use a personal outlet for a learning experience, Dream Catcher Stables is the place to go! JMS
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
eeing the success of various riders who accomplished the goals they set for themselves
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
There are no changes I know of to make.
Dreamchatchers has been perfect for my grandchildren. My special needs grandson has gained self confidence and has truly enjoyed hs time with the program. My grandaugdter has developed a love of helping others , as well as developing horsemanship skills.
EXCELLENT PROGRAM
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my grandchildren have benifited from tne program
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would like for the program to be able to afford a better security for the staables.
Dream Catcher does so much for the riders but also for its volunteers. i started going there at the age of 12 and dont think id be the same without the people ive met there. seeing the happy faces of all the other volunteers and athletes, it makes my whole week better. I met my best friend here and after 6 years ive met so many nice people.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Getting out of my depression and finding friends
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
We just need more horses, help and more people to know about us
This program brings such joy to so many kids. They create a special bond with the volunteers and the horses. Riding and caring for the horses gives them great confidence and a sense of achievement. What a rewarding outlet for so many different types of people.
It is refreshing to see programs like this in action.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Assisting with odd chores while kids are there
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more funding
I have absolutely never experienced what you can share at Dream Catcher stables. There is nothing like the joy I see in the face of someone who has spent their life struggling with disabilities. Every weekend these kids leave their daily routine and struggles to be free. Free of wheelchairs, braces and issues of restraint. They truly love it there and it shows everyday. This all volunteer organization is a winner and will always have my support. I have personally seen what hippo- therapy can do through my daughter Callie. it did way more than any other therapy she has ever received. I believe and you will too if you come to Dream Catcher Stables.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Therapy with my Daughter Callie and personal growth in my own acceptance of those who are different.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
build a building to house the equipment needed to maintain the stables
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
volunteer appreciation day
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
teaching me more tolerance and compassion
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
blessed
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
This is an all-volunteer run hippo-therapy organization that really achieves it's goals. They pay no money for staff or organizational activities, yet they are able to provide amazing experiences for children and adults with a wide variety of disabilities. No one is ever made to feel "less than" and that includes clients or their parents. The horses make no judgments, either, of course. They just give and receive the love that is such a big part of this entire operation.
When I am feeling anything negative and just need to "hug a horse," this is where I come.
I always leave feeling like I can conquer the world.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
When I saw R. ( a completely disabled boy) smile when he rode his horse at a faster pace than a walk, I knew I had seen heaven.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would connect this organization to another that is about enviornmental protection.
Believing in the power of people. I set out to establish an organization where people with disabilities could be included in the real world. What happened was beyond my ability to dream as people from all walks of life and all ages began to understand each other. Before my eyes the magic of inclusion happened. Stigmas have been removed and people are people
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
*students with disabilities succeeding scholastically, *students at risk of dropping out are "dropping back in" because of the community service component of this organization *families are healing *schools are becoming safer places
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would get them a tractor to maintain their property, then find enough money to be able to create a real office and classroom so that their program could expand to it's full potential, and reward their volunteers approximately 20 of whom give over 100 hours each year in this all volunteer public charity.
More feedback...
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Have the funding capability to support their entire planned program.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
I continue with this organization because it continues to teach me how to be a better educator and person through real life experiences.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Indescribably warm and fuzzy.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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