Organization: RIDING WITH HEART
Mission: THE MISSION OF RIDING WITH HEART IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PHYSICALLY AND COGNITIVELY CHALLENGED ADULTS, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROVIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR DIVERSIFIED EQUINE ASSISTED PROGRAMS
Activities: RIDING WITH HEART SERVES CHILDREN AND ADULTS AGES 3-65+ WITH PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH RECREATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED EQUINE THERAPIES. THE PROGRAMS THAT RIDING WITH HEART OFFER ARE ADAPTIVE THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, SOCIAL SKILLS FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, MOMMY & ME, HIPPOTHERAPY AND SUMMER CAMP. ADDITIONALLY, RIDING WITH HEART PROVIDES INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK TEENS FROM A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT HAVE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SPECIAL NEEDS, SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND A WORK STUDY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE POPULATION RIDING WITH HEART SERVES HAVE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES. THE DISABILITIES SERVED INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, SPINA BIFIDA, ADHD, FRAGILE X, DEPRESSION, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, ASPERGER SYNDROM, AND/OR PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines