Equestrian Achievement Program

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Milestones Equestrian Achievement Program is a not-for-profit therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals
with disabilities.

We strive to assist each rider to become an innovative and productive member of the community by building independence, self-confidence, and social skills in a fun, loving environment.

The benefits, physical, cognitive, and psychological, are unique to horseback riding. Therapeutic horseback riding is an invaluable supplement to traditional therapies.

Psychological and Behavior benefits:

  • Teaches trust through the rider/horse bond
  • Teaches problem solving skills
  • Increases self-confidence and self-discipline
  • Teaches patience
  • Enhances decision making skills
  • Increases the ability to focus and stay on task
  • Provides an increase in self-esteem and pride
  • Instills a sense of accomplishment

Physical benefits:

  • Improves balance, posture, and strengthens muscles
  • Improves coordination
  • Improves range of motion
  • Replicates a muscle movement pattern similar to walking
  • Stimulates the vestibular, nervous and circulatory systems

 

The horses of Milestones

The Mane Event

May 19, 2012 Click for more information and ticket purchase 
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volunteer with milestones

Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of Milestones, we could always use more help around the barn and in the office.
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Dath's Journal

Dath’s Journal

Dath keeps a journal so everyone can stay up to date on what’s happening with the horses at Milestones.

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Milestones wishlist

Wish List

There are always updates and maintenance needing completion at a working stable. We need many things, small and large.

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