How Donors Have Made A Difference
We have individuals who support us with one-time gifts, and organizations that provide large annual donations. Every dollar makes a difference! In the past 18 months, donations have helped us:
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Facilitate 5,852 equine-assisted therapy sessions
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Award 14 individual participant scholarships
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Programming with the GOAL Academy and the Tennessee State Veterans Home
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Continuation of our Taking The Lead program with Bradley County Schools
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Provided Trousdale School with the Reinbow Riders therapeutic riding program
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Received a Massey Ferguson tractor for mowing, moving hay and providing additional tool for pasture management
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Initiated a mud and pasture management system for horse health and safety
How Horses Help Us
Through the eyes of a horse, we are not judged by our different abilities - we are able to be who we are and achieve what we set our minds to. You can read a few of our testimonials to learn for yourself how horses can make a lasting impact in our lives. At Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center, we get to experience firsthand the incredible changes in participants' abilities through our programs, including:
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self-esteem
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communication skills
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self-regulation
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trust
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body balance & coordination
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riding skills
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focus
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social skills
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sensory processing
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mobility
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mental health
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emotional well-being
"Learning For Life"
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Trousdale School in Cleveland provides day programs for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. It offers academics, life skills, occupational development, arts, and recreation to promote independence, productivity, and quality of life.
Programs include science, math, reading, drama, music, visual arts, cooking, and gardening. Students engage in sports, fitness, computer training, and vocational coaching for job placement. The supportive community at Trousdale fosters pride and excellence.
Following their motto, “Learning For Life,” Trousdale School continuously seeks to enhance learning opportunities.
Groups of up to 8 students have attended weekly sessions at Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center since 2023. Tri-State's faithful volunteers are essential for this program. Leaders and side-walkers assist instructors in guiding students through activities that offer physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits. There are jokes being shared, smiles being worn, and growth to be gained!
“There are so many aspects to Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) that the Trousdale groups experience. They develop physical balance, dexterity, coordination, communication skills, direction following, and emotional coping skills while they work with the horses. And we have a LOT of fun!”, shared Olivia King, Director of TSTRC and instructor for EAL programs.
Horses are great instructors for humans of all abilities – their ability to patiently and quietly be part of the ‘teaching moments’ is remarkable, and it means so much to the folks at Trousdale to brag about ‘their’ horse!
"It is wonderful to watch our students settle in, develop relationships with the volunteers and their steeds, and gain confidence!", commented Stephanie Royer, team leader at Trousdale School.
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Working with Olivia, her team of volunteers, and her beautiful horses is such a treat! - Stephanie Royer
