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What is
H.E.A.R.T.s Astride |
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H.E.A.R.T.s Astride, a non-profit organization, located in
Crocker, Missouri, offers therapeutic riding for physically, mentally,
and emotionally challenged children and young adults.
H.E.A.R.T.s Astride is operated out of
Germania Stables and is
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NARHA member center. Executive Director is
Ms. Diana J.C. Gerdes. |
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Would
you like more information? |
October Newsletter
Issue 5 is now available! Please see our "About
Us" page for our newsletters and more information about
H.E.A.R.T.s Astride or you may contact the
Program Director.
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H.E.A.R.T.s
Astride ribbon cutting at
Germaina Stables October 2007 |
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What is Therapeutic Riding?* |
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Riding, also known, as Equine Assisted Therapy, Equine Facilitated
Therapy and Riding for the Disabled, is the use of the horse and
equine-oriented activities to achieve a variety of therapeutic goals.
This is accomplished by combining instruction in traditional
horsemanship skills with concepts of physical activities to
improve the strength, balance and self-esteem of children and adults
who are physically and/or mentally disabled. |
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Volunteer's Needed!!
With the beginning of Fall, comes new after school
programs for H.E.A.R.T.s Astride.
If you have an afternoon to spare, a love of horses and a heart for
children, please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator at
kufans@embarqmail.com |
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Questions or comments regarding this
website contact the
webmaster.. |
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*Definition of
Therapeutic Riding used with the permission of
NARHA, North American
Riding for the Handicap Association. |
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This site last
updated 12 November 2007 |
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