VISION

To help children and young adults with physical and emotional challenges, chronic illness, or symptoms of abuse or neglect, enjoy their lives to the greatest degree possible.

MISSION

To provide children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to achieve a sense of freedom, accomplishment, and self-esteem while giving their families hope.

 

GOALS
*    treat each rider and family members with grace and dignity.
*    create a safe and respectful environment that encourages family members to become involved in their child’s therapy.
*    provide a space where riders with special needs and their families can have fun together.
*    reach out to children and young adults who have experienced physical abuse and neglect.
 

      Before arriving at the ranch, many of the children only know what it is like to move around in a wheelchair.  After a few sessions of horse therapy, our riders are cowgirls/cowboys riding a horse, and many are able to get around using a walker or crutches, or even to walk independently.  The ability to be involved with their horse and the ranch atmosphere adds to their sense of belonging and gives them a feeling of togetherness with their families.  The parents find peace and tranquility at the ranch while visiting with each other during their children's riding sessions.  Parents love to share stories about their struggles and successes as they together build a unique camaraderie. 

 

The relationship the children develop with their horse and volunteers helps overcome sensory issues, develops social skills, builds patience and self-esteem, and provides a positive outlook and sense of belonging.  The program engages the children and volunteers through a variety of different games and activities that increase both gross and fine motor skills.  The skill sets learned through therapeutic riding give these children a greater ability to cope with the day-to-day challenges they face.

 

Brochures are available here in .pdf format Children's Rider registration forms are also available here for downloads in .pdf format.

Or contact Kris Zieska at 952-426-5688 or KZieska@MajesticHillsRanch.com