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Copper Crest Riding
Therapy Program®
Therapy Program:
Therapeutic
Riding and Driving
 Purpose:
The purpose of the Copper Crest
Riding Therapy Program®
is to provide recreational
therapeutic riding and driving for
children and adults with physical
handicaps, mental impairments,
and/or emotional disorders.
Specific activities and exercises
associated with horseback riding and
driving help strengthen abilities
and reduce limitations of each
individual participant.
Participants:
Children or adults who are
physically handicapped, mentally
impaired, or emotionally disturbed.
Safety:
Safety is paramount. Only
gentle well-trained horses are used,
and participants are taught to move
carefully around the horses.
Special safety equipment is used
where needed. Trained
volunteer helpers walk beside or
ride with the participants whenever
there is a need for
assistance. All riding and
driving is carefully supervised by
the program instructor.
Contributions: Copper Crest
Riding Therapy Program®
welcomes and relies upon
contributions.
Sponsorship: Sponsorship is
available for participants with
limited resources.
Volunteers:
A vital part of the program's
success is volunteer support.
Volunteers may function in a number of
roles, including leading horses and
walking beside riders.
If you
know someone who might benefit
from this program, or if you would
like to make a contribution, be a
sponsor, or volunteer, please
contact Pam Umberger.
Contributions may be tax
deductible.
Please share our
Flyer for the Copper Crest Riding
Therapy Program®
(This
is
a two-page or one-page front
& back flyer in PDF
format. It will open in a new
browser window.)
Comments
From
Participants:
Testimonials given by Copper
Crest Farm clients.
Benefits of
Riding and Driving Therapy
Riding Improves:
Body Awarenes, Muscle Tone
and Body Strength, Agility,
Balance, and Body Control
Driving
Improves:
Balance, Trunk and Arm
Strength, Fine and Gross
Motor Coordination,
Cognition, and Trunk and
Head Control
In addition,
riding and driving
therapy also benefits
the participants in the
following ways: Improves self
concept, Builds trust,
Boosts confidence, Enhances
sense of direction and
spatial judgment, Fosters
communication and
socialization skillls,
Sharpens concentration,
Encourages independent
decision making, Heightens
sensitivity to surroundings,
Relieves stress and
decreases anxiety,
Encourages relaxation, Opens
fellowship of shared
experiences, Improves
quality of life, Provides
new challenges and rewarding
opportunities
All activities
are geared to the
abilities and needs of
the individual
consumer. Helmets
are available.
DONATED
SPONSOR MONEY is
available for
participants who do not
have adequate funds.
Clients'
Comments:
"I enjoy horseback riding
because it is
something that
I had never
done
before...
I
just want to
say thank you
to our sponsor
for allowing
us this
treat.
The first time
I went I
couldn't wait
to tell my
parents that I
got on a
horse, they
didn't believe
me! They
said that I
have always
been afraid of
animals bigger
than a
puppy. I
had to laugh,
look at me
now!"
"I would like
to thank you
for the riding
lessons that I
am
receiving.
I
am
originally
from Yonkers,
NY, and we
never saw any
farm
animals.
When I was a
little girl, I
always wanted
to ride a
horse; it's
always been a
dream that I
have
had. So
thank you for
making a dream
come true for
me.
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Copper
Crest Riding Therapy
Program® is a
registered non-profit
organization.
CCRTP is funded by
United Way of Wythe
County.
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Indoor Arena • Outdoor Riding &
Driving Areas
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