Use the back button on your browser to return to this page. Equestrian Horses provide a sense of ambulation for those using wheelchairs. The rider experiences freedom and independence. Alpine riders learn grooming, horse care and riding skills from walk to canter depending on their ability. At the end of the six week program riders are invited to take part in special classes for the Professional Morgan Arab Horse show.
All riders receive blue ribbons for their hard work.
They are however tested on their equestrian skills and understanding of such. Nothing is more fun than success. Day Outings Day Outings take disabled youth to where the fun is. From 10am to 4pm Alpine's vans take you to a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Picking fresh vegtables, at Pyrah Pioneer Peak Farm just outside Anchorage, is always a favorite.