Dear Shiree and Barbara,
Matt and I want to thank you both for the wonderful work you are both doing through Horse Power for Life. Our daughters, Brynn and Paige, started your program in April 2008 and completed the program in August, 2008. Through the program, we saw tremendous growth in Brynn as a leukemia patient and now leukemia survivor. Many of fears have diminished and she has a confidence that she did not have before she started the program. And for Paige, it was so good to see her be part of something that was just about her when she was riding Detour. She loves animals and the structure was good for her as our free spirit. Our entire family has gained strength from the program by being around the horses and by meeting so many wonderful people. We will continue to support Horse Power through your fund raisers and by word of mouth. You both, and Detour, will always hold a special place in our hearts."
- The Henry Family,
Matt, Halley, Brynn & Paige
Certificate Programs
Our horsemanship program is 16 weeks initially, with the opportunity to volunteer as an Assistant Instructor and remain a part of our organization after completion of the program. Lessons are taught by our Senior Instructor and Program Director, Barbara Rosoff, and are discounted so that students will not be prevented from joining our program due to financial considerations.
Program Features include:
- Program discounted for the cancer patient and one family member
- Programs for riders and non riders
- 16 weeks long
- Lessons are normally 1 ½ hour sessions
- Students ideally attend the same day/time each week
- Students receive a lesson manual on their first day
- Students receive certificates as they complete different levels of training
- Programs are completely customized for each student depending on age, horse knowledge, comfort around horses, health and physical ability
- After completion, students have the opportunity to volunteer and remain part of the program
Upon completion of program, all participants will be competent in the following areas:
- Halter and tack up horse/pony
- Use grooming equipment correctly
- Leading a horse/pony from left and right sides
- Understanding horses and how they communicate their thoughts and emotions
