Organizations Filed Purposes:
TO PROVIDE FAITH-BASED PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND BENEFITS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF AN EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING FACILITY, INCLUDING SPECIFIC PROGRAMS THAT FACILITATE HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF A FARM ENVIRONMENT AND THE AMAZING HEALING POWER OF INTERACTION WITH HORSES. SUCH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO FACE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES AND DISABILITIES OR MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES. OUR PURPOSE IS TO BENEFIT THESE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EQUINE ASSITED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES.
THERAPEUTIC RIDING IS SUPERVISED BY A PATH CERTIFIED RIDING INSTRUCTOR AND FOCUSES ON HORSEMANSHIP AND RIDING. RIDERS OF VARYING ABILITIES ARE ABLE TO ACHIEVE APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE IN HORSEMANSHIP AND RIDING SKILLS. THE HORSE PROVIDES PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STIMULATION THAT ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATION. THE INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT IN AREAS SUCH AS SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, DECISION MAKING, SEQUENCING, RESPONSIBILITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, BALANCE AND STRENGTH. COGNITIVE IMPROVEMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED AS RIDERS ARE ASKED TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, CUE THEIR HORSE, PLAY GAMES, AND LEARN BASIC HORSEMANSHIP.
EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY - THIS CLIENT DRIVEN, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM IS CO-FACILITATED BY AN EQUINE SPECIALIST (TRAINED THROUGH THE EQUINE ASSISTED GROWTH AND LEARNING ASSOCATION) AND A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND INTERATIONS WITH HORSES ENCOURAGE TRUST, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND CONFIDENCE. THE EXPERIENTIAL NATURE ALLOWS THE CLIENT TO OPEN UP ON HIS/HER OWN TIME FRAME TO HANDLE ANY MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, CONCERNS OR ISSUES HE/SHE MIGHT FACE. THIS IS VERY EFFECTIVE WITH A VARIETY OF ISSUES INCLUDING COMMUNICATION, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, COPING SKILLS, ANGER MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, EATING DISORDERS AND MANY OTHERS. SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EACH PARTCIPANT'S NEEDS AND GOALS ARE ESTABLISHED COLLABORATIVELY BY THE CLIENT AND TREATMENT TEAM.
SUMMER DAY CAMP IS SHORT-TERM INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CAMPERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CAMPERS WITH TYPICAL NEEDS THE CHANCE TO BOND WITH ONE ANOTHER OVER THEIR COMMON LOVE FOR HORSES. THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT THEMED AND ABILITY OPTIONS TO MEET THE CAPABILITIES AND INTERESTES OF THE DIFFERENT CAMPERS. IN ADDITION TO LEARNING BASIC HORSEMANSHIP AND RIDING SKILLS, CAMPERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE PROBLEM SOLVING, COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND HOW TO BETTER RELATE TO OTHER (INCLUDING THOSE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES) WHILE DEVELOPING POSITIVE PERCEPTION OF SELF AND OTHERS.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Brian Miller | PRESIDENT | 40 | $53,991 |
| Joy Miller | VICE-PRESIDENT | 40 | $33,349 |
| Nick Darrah | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Hertzel | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Cindy Newton | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Blake Mills | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Sheldon | BOARD CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Syverson | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
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