Victory Reins Therapeutic Riding Center
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April 29, 2013
I have always wanted to work with horses, and volunteering for Victory Reins has been an absolutely wonderful experience. The horses here are some of the most sweet and amazing horses you could ever find. They are well cared for and very loved by the people who use them for their therapy lessons. I couldn't ask for a better place to volunteer my time and energy.
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
March 29, 2013
Our granddaughter has been riding at Victory Reins. We have seen a WONDERFUL change in her speech and cognitive skills. It is a great place with great people who really care. Thank you to all who volunteer.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
March 21, 2013
A great place to volunteer!! Bunches of Love, work, effort, fun, learning, animals...plenty to do along side the best owners in the world, My husband and I do volunteer Architecture & graphic design work, even get out there and shovel horse poop!! LoL!!
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 1, 2013
Great people. They have the biggest hearts in the World! I love you guys thank you.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
November 3, 2012
My daughter has been to several facilities and Victory Reins is the best that we have found. The kids perform activities that help to strengthen their core and improve balance. My daughter has Spina Bifida and walks with forearm crutches. We are looking forward to continuing the program in the Spring. Any assistance provided to Victory Reins that helps to continue this wonderful service is greatly appreciated!! Cindy Smith
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 3, 2012
I first found out about Victory Reins from one of the volunteers and when she was telling me about Victory Reins i was thinking to myself, "I really wanna help and be involved with this place." So i asked her if there was anyway i could help and she told me how. Later that week i showed up at Victory Reins and met Sandy and asked to help and i was so grateful that she let me help! While i was there i got to work with the kids and the horses, it was the most amazing thing that i have ever seen in my life! Just Seeing the kids smiling is life changing! I now try to go to victory reins every chance i get! This place is amazing and i has changed my life!!
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 2, 2012
I started volunteering at Victory Reins in January of this year assisting with chores and helping with the kids during their lessons. Evert time that I am there I leave having gotten more than the time that I have given. The smiles on the kids faces during the their lessons and after when they are interacting with the horses is unbelievable. I leave with tears having gotten much more than I've given. Working with and watching Sandy when she is working with the kids it is evident that she loves the kids and this is her passion and not a job. If anyone is looking therapeutic riding center that has a passion for their students, this is the place. Warren
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 2, 2012
Victory Reins and all of the volunteers have witnessed it as a greenhouse of Miracles for the Special Needs children and adults from speaking for the first time on a horse to autism , low muscle tone , high muscle tone , all types of disabilities. Sandy makes it fun and very productive for the disabled as she matchs her students with the appropriate horse that can work with the challange to make them stronger , more relaxed and focused and feel good about what they have accomplshed on a horse that they normaly are unable to do . Sandy is gifted to work with these Special kids and adults and gives each student individual attention that is far and beyond what is expected no matter how long the lesson may go on ,she wants to serveeach one with Her Big Heart Of Compassion.....
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
June 30, 2011
Victory Reins is different than most other Thearpy Riding Arenas .
Sandy and the volunteers take the time individualy with each students needs no matter what the disabilty is. I have had the oppurtunity as a Therapy Riding Instructor to see and work with these children and observe the incrediable response with students and also the parents that get there children back after the riding session that are calm and joyful, fullfilled with an accoplishment each time they ride,
I am also so blessed to be a part of such a growing greenhouse that Victiry Reins is,
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Donated horses, Teaching lessons
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November 2, 2012
I have been volunteer at Victory Reins for all most three years amd I love going to help with lesson and also to just do the everyday chores that need to get done. I am 15 years old but i am nothing like an average teenager. Instead of sleeping in late on saturdays or going out with friends on fridays I would much rather spend my time at Victory Reins helping with lesson or cleaning stalls. Victory Reins is like a second home to me I love feeling the joy of hope and love going through the air. Everyday i walk in there are smiles everywhere because of what Mrs. Sandy has created. This organiization and also Mrs. Sandy has also help increase my faith and has tought me so much about giving my time and work to people who need it like Mrs Sandy does.
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 6, 2012
At Victory Reins I was able to have a place that I enjoy. Everyone enjoys working with the kids and the horses. At Victory Reins we get to help the kids who can't even walk mound a horse and control them. With this organization we get to help kids in need and help take care of our horses. Lately we have been running short of money and can not pay our vet bills and our hospital bills. We just had to bring one of our ponies in for surgery and don't have the money to pay for the bill or a good enough car to get him there safe so it was a very risky event.
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
November 1, 2012
My son, who has multiple disabilities, has been riding at Victory Reins for about 5 years now, and it has had an amazing effect on his life. The day he started, he was screaming, on sensory overload. He did not even want to put on his helmet. Once he was the pony, and it started moving, he calmed down. Now, he walks in the barn, puts on his own helmet, and thrilled to be there! My son has Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Primary Speech Delay. Riding with the wonderful volunteers and Sandy, who runs Victory Reins has been life changing for him! It has helped him with muscle tone, sensory issues, learning fine and gross motor skills, and the list could go on forever. Everyone who volunteers there does it with love.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 6, 2012
My son, who will be 9 years-old in a few days, has been going to Victory Reins for Therapeutic Riding for 4 years. When he started he was very small, hated putting on his helmet, and was terrified of the horses. He has Cerebral Palsy, Primary Speech and Language Delay, and Autism, so the riding is really good for his core strength, coordination, sensory issues, learning to follow directions, and various aspects of his speech development. Alex has blossomed during the time he been riding at Victory Reins. He is independent in the barn now, putting on his own helmet, no longer afraid of the horses, and excited to ride every week! It makes me smile to hear him say "Trot!". He is much stronger, has learned his left from right, his letters, colors, and his speech has gotten louder, which has been a big issue for him. The entire staff at Victory Reins has been wonderful with us during the time my son has been riding. They have always been very safety conscious, which is important, and they really care about the kids. The head of the organization makes herself easy to reach, and is flexible. To strengthen the organization, it would be great if they had funds for heaters for the arena, so the riding season could go longer, and a truly handicapped accessible bathroom.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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