WILDSTAR EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPY
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Mission Statement
Horse SenseAbility, located in Sherborn MA, is a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and young adults who are underserved, at risk or have special needs develop life skills by learning about, caring for and being with horses in a peaceful, rural setting. We focus on working with young people who are or have been in the foster care system; have experienced trauma from emotional, physical or sexual abuse; struggle with mental illness; have autism spectrum disorder; are living in low-income, often stressful, situations; or have physical or cognitive disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that any child who might benefit from interacting with horses has the opportunity to do so regardless of their capabilities or economic circumstances.
About This Cause
Horse SenseAbility offers 7 core programs: 1) Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship Lessons are available for children and adults with one or more of the following characteristics: autism spectrum disorder; emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues; experience with violence, abuse or trauma; or physical challenges such as genetic disorders, vision or hearing impairment, cerebral palsy or congenital birth defects. Lessons may include exploring our outdoor interactive Discovery Trail. 2) City to Saddle (summer only) gives 6- to 13-year-old children from underserved communities a chance to interact with horses and other farm animals in a relaxing rural setting. Each day, participants groom the horses, learn about horse care, do barn chores, and take a riding lesson. We offer this program at no charge to families. 3) Horse Tales (summer only) is a one-week reading and riding program designed for rising 4th and 5th graders. Children learn about, care for and ride horses while building their reading and critical thinking skills through stories, equine-themed biographies and word games. 4) Wildstar Wranglers helps 18- to 24-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder prepare for future employment and engage in meaningful work in a safe, supportive, supervised environment. This vocational program teaches basic job skills required in any work setting, such as showing up, following directions, checking your work, accepting feedback, and communicating effectively with co-workers and supervisors. 5) Occupational Therapy with Horses incorporates equine movement into an individual’s treatment plan. This strategy, often called hippotherapy, is tailored to the needs of each patient and includes work in the clinic, the barn, the spacious indoor arena and on the outdoor Discovery Trail. 6) Hugo's Pony Club for Preschoolers gives littles a weekly chance to interact with our small Shetland Hugo, listen to stories about horses and do a horse-themed activity. 7) Community Visits by our registered therapy pony Hugo are offered to schools, recreational/enrichment programs and social service organizations within a 30-minute radius of Sherborn, MA. Hugo and our Executive Director are registered as a therapy team with the national Pet Partners organization. There is no charge for these visits.