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Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center
, Inc. was founded in December 1993 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
to provide services in four main areas:
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Recreational Therapeutic
Horseback Riding - Hoofbeats provides training in horsemanship
and therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities (physical,
mental, emotional, speech, and learning), for persons diagnosed
with debilitating or life-threatening illnesses, and for a limited
number of able-bodied children and adults.
Lessons are designed for the client’s specific needs and
focus on skills and exercises to enhance the client’s quality of
life.
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Equestrian Competition
- Hoofbeats hosts and attends equestrian competitions that
promote a positive atmosphere to showcase the skills and efforts
of disabled and able-bodied equestrians.
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Education -
Hoofbeats promotes educational, academic, and life skills through
joint riding and/or classroom projects with schools or rehabilitation
centers.
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Outreach -
Hoofbeats engages in outreach programs to inform the public
about the benefits of therapeutic riding and the concerns of the
disabled.
In all activities, Hoofbeats
strives to encourage positive mental attitudes, physical fitness, trust,
self-confidence, and independence that will supplement other forms of
therapy and/or healing.
Hoofbeats operates according
to the standards and guidelines of the
North American Riding
for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), of which it is an accredited
premier operating center.
Hoofbeats is also an active member of the
Therapeutic Riding
Association of Virginia (TRAV).
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Upcoming Events:
Pancake Breakfast
April 12, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Virginia Horse Center's Appomattox Mezzanine
Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee
Cost $5.00
2008 Hear the Beat Horse Show Schedule
May 11, June 8, & September 14
Downloads:
Prize List PDF,
Entry Blank PDF,
Liability Waiver & Release PDF
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