Since 1978, Fieldstone Farm, a nonprofit, has been providing therapeutic horse-related programs to people with disabilities of all ages. Fieldstone Farm horses help more than 800 students annually. Riders with disabilities attend from all over Northeast Ohio. Riders with cognitive impairments such as Down Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical disabilities including Cerebral Palsy and Spinal Cord Injuries, psychosocial disorders including behavioral issues and sensory impairments, learn riding skills while they improve their balance, strengthen muscles, work on educational goals, learn communication skills, increase their self-esteem and gain confidence.
How Horses Make a Difference
For children and adults with disabilities, the equestrian experience is life changing. No other therapeutic recreational opportunity benefits so many aspects of a disability in such a holistic way. Imagine the sense of confidence and independence a rider who uses a wheelchair feels on a horse. Think of a student's muscles growing stronger as he brushes his horse. Watch the emotional connection a rider develops with her horse, instructor, volunteers and fellow students. At Fieldstone Farm, these kinds of "Little Victories" happen every day. It's a special place where riders of all ages benefit physically, cognitively and emotionally from a wide variety of horse experiences tailored to their needs by a trained team of horses, instructors and volunteers.
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FOR THE 2012 RIDE-A-THON!
Join us as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary Ride-A-Thon with many exciting changes. In addition to our new spring date of Sunday, May 20th, we are also pleased to offer a catered hot lunch sponsored by Blue Moon Stables. Over lunch you can browse in our expanded vendor expo to see what's new and catch up with friends. Don't miss the bargains at our Used Tack Sale both Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. We are very pleased that Rich Bradshaw of R B Arena will be joining us in the trailability ring. Rich will be on hand to give instruction and help with tips. Our trailability course will finish up with a fun non-judged contest with prizes. Click on the link to the left to start your pledge page now. Hot lunch and t-shirt included in your minimum $50 pledge. For more information or to sponsor this event please contact Nancy Markle at 440 708 0013 ext. 126 or email at nmarkle@fieldstonefarmtrc.com
SAVE THE DATE FOR CHEFS UNBRIDLED 2012!
Plans are already underway for our second Chefs Unbridled planned for September 15th, 2012 on the grounds of the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club. The evening will include a sumptuous tasting dinner prepared by several local chefs, entertainment and more. Gather your friends early and book a table. Space will fill up quickly!
More details to follow soon. To sponsor this event contact Nancy Markle at nmarkle@fieldstonefarmtrc.com or call 440.708.0013 ext. 126
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