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The Reins From Above Therapeutic Riding Program depends on the generous financial support of many caring individuals, businesses and other benefactors. We need your help to carry out our mission. We are a 501C3 non-profit organizaton and all contributions are tax deductible.
Your dollars help...
- Build our new facility!
- Buy equipment for our program
- Fund continuing education and conferences
Sponsor a Rider
Sponsor a Horse
For more information on any of the above programs, please contact Stacey Ryder at 919-938-1556.
Horse Donation
What we look for in a Therapy Horse.... It is essential that our horses have a solid work ethic, enjoy people and are healthy and sound. Other qualities we require include experience, good vision, broke, quiet and at least six years of age. Our riders have a very wide range of special needs, and our herd must be varied to meet those needs; therefore, the specific qualities we are seeking in a horse can change depending upon the current needs of our program.
The donation process....RFA therapy horses carry precious cargo and we take great care in selecting, evaluating and training them. Our Head Instructor first evaluates all horses being considered to join the RFA herd. The horse's conformation, movement, and behavior is evaluated, as well as their ground manners, ability under saddle, and suitability for riders with disabilities. If the horse is then accepted, he will come to RFA for a 60-day trial period. If the trial period is a success, donation papers are signed and RFA, with warmth and enthusiasm, welcomes a new member to its therapeutic herd.
If you donate your horse to RFA you can be assured that your horse will receive exceptional care, unlimited love, and constant attention and appreciation. Further, you will receive the deep satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to make a profound difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs!
If you are wondering if your horse is a good candidate for a second career as a therapeutic riding horse, these true/false statements may help you determine his potential.
- My horse is physically sound, and does not have any major health related problems.
- My horse tolerates two people working on both sides simultaneously.
- My horse has some level of professional training.
- My horse can tolerate loud noises and does not startle easily.
- My horse can maintain his cool when startled by moving objects.
- My horse is a comfortable mount with even gaits.
- My horse can handle uneven weight on his back.
- If a rider becomes unbalanced, my horse will stop and wait for the rider to regain control.
- My horse is comfortable with strangers and enjoys the company of humans.
If you have more True than False, your horse might have the "Right Stuff" to become a Therapy Horse.
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Please help....
WE NEED YOU!!!!
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