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My four year old daughter, Sophia, has been riding at Saddle Up Riding Club for a year. We found out about this organization from the Autism Speaks website. We did research on different forms of horse therapies and Saddle Up offered an exceptional accredited program in our area called NARHA, a federally-registered 501(c3) nonprofit, was formed in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association to promote equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with special needs. As parents of Sophia, we wanted the best form of horse therapy for her in which instructors are certified and that is what Saddle Up Riding Club has provided. Every Saturday morning we look forward to seeing Sophia ride it is the highlight of our week. To watch our beautiful non verbal autistic daughter week after week riding.... well it never gets old. I am the proud mama always taking pictures and videos of Sophia riding. With so many limitations in Sophia's life it can be frustrating but not on Saturdays. Riding has given Sophia self confidence, improved her core muscles and addresses her sensory processing disorder in more ways than I ever thought possible. Sophia has a bond with the horse she rides, Roxy, there is a connection between them that is hard to express through words. I am so thankful to all of the volunteers that make it possible for Sophia and the other disabled riders to have this opportunity.

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