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- EIN 54-1897241
- (703) 764-0269
- 6429 Clifton Rd Clifton VA 20124-1448 USA
- www.nvtrp.org
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Causes: Equestrian, Health, Rehabilitative Care, Sports
Mission: To help each individual realize their highest potential by providing equine-assisted activities to people with disabilities, youth-at-risk, recovering military personnel, and others in need in an inclusive, community setting.
Programs: Provide 3,965 units of service of equine programming to approximately 442 individuals in 2017. Horseback riding and interacting with horses facilitates numerous physical and emotional benefits. Services were provded with the help of 796 volunteers contributing approximately 23,739 hours of service. Nvtrp subsidizes the cost of all lessons and subsidizes the entire cost of lessons for youth-at-risk and military service personnel. For over thirty-five years nvtrp has helped riders to recognize the unexpected potential in their lives. Students improve fitness level and mobility through programs by gaining core strength, muscle control and balance. Working closely with horses and volunteers inspires students to build self-esteem and further socialization, and also helps to provide both students and their families with a sense of community and belonging. Nvtrp's staff includes 10 path certified instructors, 2 therapists, and 12 horses. Scholarships: nvtrp subsidizes the cost of all lessons and provides scholarships as needed for weekly riders. Services are provided at no cost to the youth-at-risk clients and recovering military service personnel clients so that cost is not a barrier to participation.