Expansion Project and therapeutic riding

1. The Pocono Equestrian Center Horses Healing Humans Special Relationships with special kids

2. Statistics of Disorders & Disabilities In 2003, The Pocono Equestrian Center was born to help the children, youth and horses. Just like the families this nonprofit 501(c)(3) has been thrown aside like what we do doesn’t matter. We are fighting back and plan to continue to grow and offer more than any other organization in any country. Everyone now knows that in the USA there are 1-150 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our children and youth usually not only have a diagnosis of a disorder from the Autistic spectrum but it usually is combined with other disorders it could be mental, physical, or emotional. A study done in 2003 showed school aged children k-12 in 7 counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania alone over 70,000 had a diagnosis of some kind of disability. Families are being bled for therapies for their children and youth to help them grow to be strong , happy and self sufficient as possible as they are getting older. Insurance companies are not doing a lot to help the families. Have you ever been on duty 24/7 – Well you are if you have a child or children with a disability.

3. We would like to OFFER you: Hopes for the near Future Educational Programs Activities for you to share with your kids Eco Friendly Atmosphere Build and Provide resources for your area Freedom to allow the children to play and learn without the worry of being judged. On-Site therapies instead of multiple destinations

4. Breeds of Horses What breed do you think these horses are? Clydesdales As large as this horse is What breed is She? Arabian

5. All of these different people and horses have different jobs Day or night horse lovers are their for their horses.

6. Our Children Big or Small –We will do anything for our kids “The Pocono Equestrian Center” hopes to be able to bring you and your family many opportunities for you and your special needs children to learn from each other and have fun in the process.

7. What do you want to learnHave some of these questions come up? How to Halter your Horse Grooming Lead your Horse. How to pick a horse that is RIGHT for you. What equipment do you need Do I need a trainer? What are the parts of the horse How do I pick a vet How much does it cost to keep a horse Therapeutic Riding ;what is that? How can having a horse teach my children anything? Train a horse, me oh right….. Hay, alphafa (how do you spell it?), grain, corn Medical equipment for a horse? Consulting available for you if you need assistance. Horse Psychology 101 –Natural Horsemanship Working with children, youth with disabilities. Certification of Completion

8. We are here to help you. So join in our expansion project, ask questions, make comments or just watch the magic that happens. Contact us at bpeffer@poconoequestrian.org