Pegasus Riding Academy For The Handicapped

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Causes: Children & Youth, Equestrian, Sports, Unknown, Youth Development

Mission: To provide full body range of motion exercise on horseback called equine therapy at no cost, to as many certified disabled children and adults as possible. To gently ease each rider into a program of physical exercise tailored to his or her needs. For the physically impaired, to help the development of beneficial muscles and joints. For the mentally handicapped, to provide psychological and emotional benefits derived from riding a horse. For people who have difficulty bonding with others, to offer an opportunity to develop trust and confidence by bonding with a trained horse. To continue rescuing and adopting horses in need and provide them with nurturing care and training. To look at the ability of a person rather than the disability. To believe everyone is worthy. To know that miracles do happen.

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4 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

melissa_okelly Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/20/2016

Hello my name is Melissa okelly and I am 51 years old and I am a successful registered dental assistant, skin expert esthetician and a manicurist. I have been raised with horses since childhood and have showed horses and some of the most high end shows in English and in Western. I recently noticed this beneficial cause that not only deal with disabled children but also horses & ponies who need a little extra help. I am willing to do whatever you need help with whether it be guiding children with the horses up to cleaning horse stalls.

Keri G. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/23/2010

I started volunteering at Pegasus Riding Academy in march 2010, the staff, volunteers, clients and horses are all wonderful, I feel like i've known them all my life, it has become such a big part of my life, that sometimes i dont want to leave, my husband is now involved and he feels just as strongly as me about the wonderful work That Pegasus Riding Academy does, I know we will be here for a long time.

Glider22 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/08/2010

pegasus is a wonderful place that helps people with all disabilities including autism. The people are warmhearted.

pmckenna Client Served

Rating: 5

10/08/2010

Pegasus is a registered non-profit organization which assists in the therapy of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. This great organization has helped better the lives of hundreds of people. My Daughter Lauren has come so far thanks to Pegasus Pat Mckenna

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