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Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center

Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center. Executive Director – Amy Cline PATH Instructor – Morgan Matteson 1925 E Logsden Rd, Siletz 97380 541-961-4156. Bright Horizons History. Founded in 2004 A 501(c) (3) Non-profit organization Member of the Professional Association of

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Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center

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  1. Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center Executive Director – Amy Cline PATH Instructor – Morgan Matteson 1925 E Logsden Rd, Siletz 97380 541-961-4156

  2. Bright Horizons History • Founded in 2004 • A 501(c) (3) Non-profit organization • Member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horseman, Intl’ – P.A.T.H. • A dedicated Board of Directors, staff and volunteers • Our instructor, Morgan Matteson, is a P.A.T.H. Certified instructor who also holds a degree in Therapeutic Riding

  3. Our Mission: To improve the physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals and their families though therapeutic equestrian activities, built on professionalism and trust, with a focus on community education, communication and teamwork

  4. Our Facility • Our Barn and Offices are located at Walker Farms, 2 mi. east of Siletz at 1925 E Logsden Rd. • We have a 12 stall Barn, a 100’ X 100’ covered arena, an outdoor arena and sensory trail course • We have a heated viewing room and spectator seating • We are accessible • We welcome visitors during our classes

  5. Where We Live

  6. Our Therapy Horses • Our horses have been donated to us or they are leased from private parties • Extensive Evaluation /Training • 30/60 day trial period • We follow standards set by P.A.T.H. Intl • Temperament, gait, health, soundness • Currently we have 6 horses for our use

  7. Our Herd

  8. Our Riders • Children and adults - Ages 3 to 93 • Able bodied and special needs • Autism • Cerebral palsy • Development delay • Stroke • Down’s syndrome • Multiple sclerosis • Arthritis • PTSD • Amputees • Head & spinal cord injury • Attention-deficit disorder • Visual/hearing disorder • Muscular dystrophy • Vision /Hearing Impaired

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  10. Ridersof all Abilities can be Accommodated

  11. Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy • Based on beneficial movement of horse • Three dimensional pattern emulates walking • Soothing rhythm, strength, and warmth • Simulates Psychomotor Responses • Promotes: • Muscle tone • Core Strength • Motor Skills • Flexibility • Coordination • Balance • Improved cognitive and sensory function

  12. More Benefits of Riding • Improved Posture • Improve Range of Motion • Improve Hand to Eye Coordination • Reduces Spasticity in many cases • Promotes Faster Reflexes • Improve Language skills • Improved Social Skills • Tremendous Sense of Freedom • Independence and Trust • Builds Self-confidence and Self-Esteem • BESIDES IT IS FUN!

  13. Not to mention self-confidence, self-esteem, freedom and independence!

  14. How Can you Help? • Recommend us to your clients • Recommend us to your Friends • Come give us a try yourselves • Sponsor a horse • Provide Feed/Bedding Vet care / Farrier Care • Sponsor a Rider • Give to our Scholarship Fund or an specific rider • Volunteer • Join our Team • Make a donation • Any Amount Helps!

  15. Contact Info Amy Cline – Executive Director amy@brighthorizonsriding.org Morgan Matteson – Head Instructor morgan@brighthorizonsriding.org General Information info@brighthorizonsriding.org • Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center P.O. Box 565 Siletz, OR 97380 (541)-961-4156 Visit us on Facebook or at www.brighthorizonsriding.org

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