Kelly began volunteering with SDTR in 2002 and became a PATH certified instructor in 2004. She is on SDTR's Program Committee and handles scheduling of all school-based lessons, camps and Saturday lessons, including volunteer and horse assignments. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Business Management from the University of Delaware and worked for a nonprofit organization training service dogs for individuals with disabilities.
Kelly has been involved with horse care, lessons and showing for over 30 years. She presently owns an equine facility where she provides lessons to able-bodied riders and hosts special events. Keith most recently served as Director of Human Resources and Training for the nonprofit financial institution, Justice Federal Credit Union, with multiple locations around the country.
Kelly has been involved with horse care, lessons and showing for over 30 years. She presently owns an equine facility where she provides lessons to able-bodied riders and hosts special events. Keith most recently served as Director of Human Resources and Training for the nonprofit financial institution, Justice Federal Credit Union, with multiple locations around the country.
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Volunteers
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for SDTR! Without the support and dedication of volunteers, SDTR would not be able to offer this invaluable service. There are many ways in which your time and efforts can benefit the success of this program. Not a "horse-person"? Not to worry! There are many ways you can help SDTR without being around horses!
Lessons
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SDTR equine-assisted therapy consists of 30-60 minute lessons of one-on-one instruction with a PATH-certified riding instructor. Instructors create a safe and supportive atmosphere and make lessons fun and interesting for everyone. Trained volunteers assist during the lessons. Instructors focus on improving balance, flexibility and strength, and increasing confidence and concentration.
Riders
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Horseback riding is a progressive form of therapy for individuals with physical and emotional challenges. When a rider is mounted, the movement of the horse replicates the human gait in rhythm, symmetry and three dimensional movement, an experience that is difficult to replicate in a traditional therapy environment.
Horses
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Meet our four-legged therapists! SDTR's horses are carefully chosen and trained to work with new riders and remain cool and calm in lessons. Each has his or her own personality, and participants often form a bond with the horses they ride. Stormy is a Quarter Horse gelding in his mid-20s. Stormy's smaller build makes him a perfect fit for our riders who require a narrower base.
FAQ's
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A: Equine therapy differs from recreational riding in that each riding lesson is tailored to each participant's needs based on the diagnosed medical condition and/or disability. A: Yes, each of our horses are carefully selected based on temperament, build, and gait, as well as specially trained in order to accommodate our riders needs during a lesson.
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