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Brooke Knox, MS, LPC-S

We will cover today. Rocky Top Therapy Center Programs Volunteer OpportunitiesHow to enroll in servicesVideo. Rocky Top, Inc. created in 1990 by Doug

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Brooke Knox, MS, LPC-S

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    1. Brooke Knox, MS, LPC-S Has anyone ever heard of Rock Top? What do we do there?Has anyone ever heard of Rock Top? What do we do there?

    2. We will cover today Rocky Top Therapy Center Programs Volunteer Opportunities How to enroll in services Video

    3. Rocky Top, Inc. created in 1990 by Doug & Vivian Newton is located on a working ranch in Keller, Texas. Rocky Top, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, conducts business and known as Rocky Top Therapy Center. The MISSION of Rocky Top Therapy Center is “To provide services that will improve the quality of life for individuals who have disabilities or are disadvantaged, and to provide those services to all who may benefit regardless of their financial ability.”

    4. Rocky Top Therapy Center was founded in 1990 and is one of less than 200 premier accredited riding centers recognized by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). Located on a working ranch in Keller, Texas, the Center was established by Doug and Vivian Newton, who understood the physical and emotional benefits that horseback riding could offer their community's population of individuals with disabilities.  Rocky Top Therapy Center was founded in 1990 and is one of less than 200 premier accredited riding centers recognized by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA). Located on a working ranch in Keller, Texas, the Center was established by Doug and Vivian Newton, who understood the physical and emotional benefits that horseback riding could offer their community's population of individuals with disabilities. 

    5. Programs

    6. Hippotherapy Hippo = Latin for horse Hippotherapy is a term that refers to the use of the movement of the horse as a medical tool. The horse's walk provides sensory input through movement, which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. The resultant movement responses in the patient are similar to human movement patterns of the pelvis while walking. Licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants use the horse and the ranch setting to accomplish treatment goals as specified by a physician's prescription. Hippotherapy is a term that refers to the use of the movement of the horse as a medical tool. The horse's walk provides sensory input through movement, which is variable, rhythmic and repetitive. The resultant movement responses in the patient are similar to human movement patterns of the pelvis while walking. Licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants use the horse and the ranch setting to accomplish treatment goals as specified by a physician's prescription.

    7. Therapeutic Riding Developmental riding therapy program Beyond just improvement in the individual's confidence and discipline while improving gross and fine motor skills, posture, balance, and coordination, Trail Blazers participants develop more refined horsemanship skills and many go on to compete in are and state Special Olympics, Top Hands in Houston or Chisholm Challenge in Fort Worth. Beyond just improvement in the individual's confidence and discipline while improving gross and fine motor skills, posture, balance, and coordination, Trail Blazers participants develop more refined horsemanship skills and many go on to compete in are and state Special Olympics, Top Hands in Houston or Chisholm Challenge in Fort Worth.

    8. Right Trail Learning Life Skills in a Working Ranch Environment Keller ISD groupKeller ISD group

    9. Horses for Heroes Horses for Heroes utilizes Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) an innovative form of therapy that incorporates horses and mental health professionals, to address many of the challenges that arise for service men and women who have suffered trauma in the line of duty, helping them to adjust physically and emotionally to their post-war lives.

    10. Who we help Over 200 individuals each week with emotional and/or physical challenges.

    13. How others help us

    14. Volunteers During the past year, more than 250 volunteers donated over 15,700 hours of service Voted the best place to volunteer in Keller!!Voted the best place to volunteer in Keller!!

    15. Donations Items HORSES plus feed, hay and tack (saddles, bridles, blankets, etc.) Tractor with front-end loader Laptop Computers Office Supplies (copy paper, ink pens, notepads Cleaning Supplies (soap, cleaners, paper towels, old bath or hand towels, buckets, etc.) Regular giving Special Event Sponsorships or Donations of Auction items Special Funds (Adopt A Child – Adopt a Horse)

    17. Contact Us

    18. Video

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