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Hippotherapy has changed lives for the better throughout the United States of America and around the world.

This page will share some of these wonderful stories.

June/July/August/Sept/ 2011

Please click on THIS LINK to read our archived stories!

 

SHARING STORIES to grow: “Treatment with the help of the horse.”

“Every lock is said to have a key”

 

Every lock is said to have a key, One day in April 2011, I found that key for me, when I began my hippotherapy with a wonderful group of people

through the Special Strides hippotherapy program.

I am an adult who was born with cerebral palsy.

 

Susie Rehr, my physical therapist for this “journey,” and her team of very dedicated volunteers, make hippotherapy a  very unique experience, as they find a

way to tailor their program to the needs of each individual’s abilities, from children to adults.

And in my case, Susie had quite a task ahead of her, at least in my opinion.

Age and time for me began showing itself through more and more difficulties with my daily life of living with cerebral palsy, and slowly I began to lose the independence of my mobility.

And for me giving up hope was never an option.

Through Hippotherapy at Special Strides that is exactly what these therapist and volunteers do; they will turn over every proverbial rock to find

the right answer for you, keeping that hope alive, and the results of participating in the hippotherapy program at Special Strides is nothing short of miraculous to me.

As I have begun to regain the mobility I thought may be lost to me.

In riding my horse, I find a connection and a freedom of movement that brings me such serenity.

It is amazing to me how the horse retrains my gait through their strides, and gets me moving again.

It seems almost “effortless” on my part, but believe me it is hard work for me and the horse.

My “journey” with my ever patient and caring physical therapist, Susie, and the other fabulous people and horses in Special Strides Hippotherapy program still continues….

And for that reason I am forever thankful.

 

 

~AHA thanks Special Strides of Monroe, New Jersey for sharing this story

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    • The NEURO CONNECTION – PILOT COURSE!

    EBC Therapy Center, NY                                                                                          July 28 – 29, 2012

    251 Cole Hill Rd / East Berne, NY  12059
    Phone: 518-872-1870 / Fax: 518-872-1800
    For more information, please contact: Liz Chauvot at: chauvots@prodigy.net
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Lori Garone, MA, PT, HPCS
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Bonnie Cunningham, MA, PT, HPCS
    AHA Faculty: Nancy H McGibbon, MS, PT, HPCS

    Course and brochure information – click on this link:  The Neuro Connection


    LEVEL I COURSES


    Boulder Mountain Therapy, AZ                                                                       April 26-29, 2012

    844 N Ellsworth / Mesa, AZ 85207
    Phone: 602-321-1698
    Website: www.bouldermountaintherapy.com
    For more information, please contact: Jann Goodman at bldrmoun@aol.com
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, MS/CCC-SLP, HPCS

     

    Reins of Life, Inc  , GA                                                                                              May 3-6, 2012

    1222 Rumsey Rd / Eastanollee, GA, 30538
    Phone: 706-491-9764
    Website: www.reinsoflife.net
    For more information, please contact: Cheryl Harris at: reinsoflife@windstream.net
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Claudia Morin, MHE, OTR/L, HPCS**

     

    Horsehoes of Hope Equine Academy , IN                                                                May 3-6, 2012

    5040 St Rd 67 North / Martinsville, IN  46151
    Phone: 317-442-1429
    For more information, please contact: John Lambert at: jlambert@horseshoesofhope.org
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Lisa Harris, MSVS, PT, HPCS**
    AHA Associate Faculty: Lesley Lautenschlager, MS, OTR, HPCS

     

    Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, WI                                                       MAY 17-20, 2012

    Equine Skills and Treatment Principles
    2523 14-3/4 Ave / Rice Lake, WI 54868
    Phone: 715-859-6670
    Website: www.naturesedgetherapycenter.org
    For more information, please contact: Becky Lundeen at: naturesedge@citizens-tel.net
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Terri Barnes, PT, HPCS
    AHA Associate Faculty: Becky Lundeen, SLP, HPCS**

     

    Ride On Center for Kids, TX        This course is full as of 4/12/12 MAY 21-24, 2012

    Equine Skills and Treatment Principles
    ROCK / 2050 Country Road 110 / Georgetown, TX 78626
    Phone: 512-930-7625
    Website: www.rockride.org
    For more information, please contact: Shannon Middleton at shannon@rockride.org
    or contact: Linda Dixon at: linda@rockride.org
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Claudia Morin, MHE, OTR/L, HPCS

     

    Colorado Therapeutic Riding Ctr, CO                                                             MAY 23 – 26, 2012

    Equine Skills and Treatment Principles
    CTRC / 11968 Mineral Rd / Longmont, CO 80504
    Phone: 303-652-9131
    For more information, please contact: Loraine O’Keefe at: loraine@ctrcinc.org
    or visit: http://www.ctrcinc.org/programs/AHAworkshop.html
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Karen Gardner, MOT, OTR, HPCS

     

    EBC Therapy Center, NY ___                                                                 JUNE 7-10,2012

    Equine Skills and Treatment Principles
    251 Cole Hill Rd / East Berne, NY 12059
    Phone: 518-872-1870
    For more information, please contact: Liz Chauvot at: chauvots@prodigy.net
    AHA Faculty:

     

     

    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Bonnie Cunningham, MA, PT, HPCS**

     

    Elizabeth A. Howard Therapeutic Riding and Activity Ctr, MS                          June 26-29

    As of 5/2/12 – We still have four/4 spots open – register now!
    806 West Churchill / West Point, MS  39773
    Phone: 662-325-1695
    For more information, please contact: Mary Riley at: mriley@ext.msstate.edu
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Claudia Morin, MHE, OTR/L, HPCS

     

    Bravehearts at the Bergmann Centre , IL                                                  July 26-29, 2012

    4950 Rte 173 / Poplar Grove, IL  61063
    Phone: 815-943-8226
    For more information, please contact: Sarah Newland at: snewland@braveheartsriding.org
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, MS/CCC-SLP, HPCS

     

    Winslow Therapeutic Riding Ctr,  NY                                                                August 9-12, 2012

    1433 State Rd 17A / Warwick, NY  10990
    Phone: 845-986-6686
    For more information, please contact: Virginia Mazza or Marha Underwood at:
    winslow2@warwick.net or martha@winslow.org
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Claudia Morin, MHE, OTR/L, HPCS

     

    Quantum Leap Farm, FL                                                                                          Sept 6-9, 2012

    10401 Woodstock Rd / Odessa, FL  33556
    Phone: 813-957-7174
    For more information, please contact: Lynn Bankston at: lbankston@verizon.net
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Carol Huegel, PT, HPCS**

     

    EBC Therapy Center, NY __                                                                      SEPT 13-16, 2012

    Equine Skills and Treatment Principles
    251 Cole Hill Rd / East Berne, NY 12059
    Phone 518-872-1870
    For more information, please contact: Liz Chauvot at: chauvots@prodigy.net
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Bonnie Cunningham, MA, PT, HPCS**

     

    Therapy Services at Ride On, CA                                                                     Oct 18-21, 2012

    10860 Topanga Canyon Blvd / Chatsworth, CA 91311
    Phone: 818-903-4768
    For more information, please contact Joann Benjamin at: joannbenjamin@vdn.com
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Joann Benjamin, PT, HPCS
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, MS, CCC/SLP, HPCS

     


    LEVEL II COURSES

    Therapeutic Horsemanship,  MO                                 MAY 31 – JUNE 3, 2012

    332 Stable Ln / Wentzville, MO  63385
    Phone: 636-322-4940
    For more information, please contact: Sandy Rafferty at: srafferty@thstl.org
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Joann Benjamin, PT, HPCS**
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Claudia Morin, OTR/L, HPCS**

     


    Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, NY                                                                                                 JUNE 26-29, 2012

    Pal-O-Mine Equestrian
    829 Old Nichols Rd / Islandia, NY 11749
    Phone: 631-348-1389 Fax: 631-348-1451
    For more informatioin, please contact: Bryan Pollack at: bpollack@pal-o-mine.org
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty – Lori Garone, MS, PT, HPCS**
    AHA Coordinating Faculty – Bonnie Cunningham, MA, PT, HPCS**

     

    Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, KY                                      July 12-15, 2012

    4440 Kearney Rd / Lexington, KY 40511
    Phone: 859-231-7066
    For more information, please contact: Lisa Harris at: lharris@qx.net
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty – Karen Gardner, MOT, OTR, HPCS
    AHA Coordinating Faculy – Lisa Harris, PT, MS, HPCS

     

    Skyline Therapy Services, NM                                                               August 9-12, 2012

    1090 Mountain Valley Rd / Edgewood, NM  87015
    Phone: 505-281-1811
    For more information, please contact: Ruth Dismuke Blakeley at: skylinetherapy@aol.com
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty – Ruth Dismuke Blakeley, MS/CCC-SLP, HPCS
    AHA Coordinating Faculty – Joann Benjamin, PT, HPCS


    HPCS REVIEW COURSE

    No classes currently scheduled. Please check back for updates on this class.


    THE HORSE CONNECTION: LONG LINING, MAXIMIZING YOUR HORSE’S POTENTIAL

     

    No classes currently scheduled. Please check back for updates on this class

    THE CORE CONNECTION:THE LINK BETWEEN HIPPOTHERAPY AND CORE CONTROL

    No classes currently scheduled. Please check back for updates on this class.


    BUSINESS ASPECTS OF HIPPOTHERAPY: HOW TO SETUP A PRACTICE INCORPORATING HIPPOTHERAPY


    Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Inc                                                             July 28 & 29, 2012

    OFFSITE LOCATION:
    Homewood Stes by Hilton at Tampa, Fl Airport – Westshore
    5325 Avion Park Dr, Tampa, Fl 33607
    Hotel telephone: 813-282-1950
    Registration Information:
    Phone: 715-859-6670 – Nature’s Edge
    For more information, please contact: Becky Lundeen at: naturesedge@citizens-tel.net
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Coordinating Faculty: Terri Barnes, PT, HPCS
    AHA Faculty: Becky Lundeen, SLP-CCC, HPCS


    THE COMMUNICATION CONNECTION: MAXIMIZING COMMUNICATION FOR THE NON-SLP

    No classes currently scheduled. Please check back for updates on this class.


    THE SENSORY CONNECTION: SENSORY CONCEPTS, THEORY AND APPLICATIONS IN HIPPOTHERAPY


    Carlisle Academy, ME                                                                               May 31 – June 1, 2012

    65 Drown Lane / Lyman, ME, 04002
    Phone: 207-985-0374
    For more information, please contact: Joyce Brown at: jbrown@carlisleacademymaine.com
    AHA Faculty:
    AHA Faculty: Gina Taylor, MS, OT, HPCS

    RELATED COURSES – USEF CLASSIFIER WORKSHOP FOR PARA EQUESTRIAN

    No classes currently scheduled. Please check back for updates on this class.

    SENSORY PROCESSING IN THERAPEUTIC RIDING (PART 1)

    No classes currently scheduled. Please check back for updates on this class.

    MUSCLES IN MOTION

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