Program Descriptions

NEW PROGRAM! Veterans Program - under development

In the fall of 2012 RWP started an outreach program for veterans returning to the community. This program focuses on helping military personnel through a combination of equine activities, recreation, and socialization. Thanks to contributions from the communitywe were able to offer this pilot program to three veterans who were referred from the local Veterans Administration satellite office. The program offered them new opportunities to connect with a horse and build new skills centered around trust. We are continuing to buildin this program and are seeking community and foundation support in order to offer these services at no cost to the participants.

Therapeutic Horsemanship Programs:

Therapeutic Horsemanship

• teaches communication skills with horses as well as peers
• works towards improving riding skills to the best of the rider’s ability
• includes participation in clinics and local horse shows
• individualized goal setting

Cowboy Poetry

Character Building Program with Horses
addressing the needs of at-risk youth in our community

Anger Awareness With Horses

• helping community youth develop healthy skills in which to express emotions
• emphasis on listening, relaxation, empathy, and problem solving
• learning assertiveness as an alternative to passive or aggressive behavior

Social Skills Group

• group members practice skills that are necessary to successfully interact with others and build positive relationships
• promotes skill development, body awareness, confidence building
• emphasis on listening, following directions, risk taking, asking for help, problem solving, and working together as part of a team