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Mission: Saddles and Smiles is a Jefferson County 4-H Club. Established in Jefferson County, WV, it is a Therapeutic Riding Club for disabled children. Our club is unique in that we work with both abled and disabled children. The 4-H members work directly with the horses and disabled participants, teaching and learning from each other- children helping children- Saddles and Smiles 4-H club allows disabled children to ride ponies while giving the abled child the opportunity to help. Saddles and smiles also has a community project called Ponies and Promises - It provides therapeutic riding to disabled children and adults that are not of 4-H age. We work together to make sure that everyone can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Results: Saddles and Smiles has provided theraputic riding for hundreds of children and adults with disabilities since it was started.
Target demographics: children with disablilites
Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 50 children
Geographic areas served: Jefferson County, WV
Programs: theraputic riding.
I have to praise this program. I have seen first hand just how happy these horses and the people who make it all happen affect these very special childreen. The childreen come in with smiles, They can not wait to get their helments on and ride. My hat's off to Margret, Ginny and all the rest especialy the 4 H students who take the time to help.
Saddles and Smiles is a great charity that is partnered with 4H! They provide theraputic riding for children with disabilities.
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