Therputic Horse Riding
the problem:
In the small town in Alaska I grew up in, with very few horses. I took several disabled childern between ages of six and ten out to the barn with a Physical Theropist and did Therputic horseback riding. This helped with there physical fitness and overall wellbeing.
vital stats:
people impacted:
20people involved:
20why it's important:
This is important to me for many reasons. One being my twin brother has approxia. He can't talk nor does he have the capibitity of doing things other kids his age do. Seeing him stuggle with doing daily thigs is hard. I know when he gets on our horse he feels in control and a smile comes on that face. Knowing he will never drive a car, riding a horse is the closes he can get. Seeing how kids act on horses makes a tinggly feeling inside me.
the plan of action:
My plan of action is once i graduate from college, to start a Therputic Riding program for children and young adults. Helping impove others to improve our communities.
how you can get involved:
Others can help by realizing this is an important part of several kids lives. They can support and help them achive their goals.
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