meet Aunt Gail
my children adore her.. J and I love her much more than we tell her and have no less the utmost respect for sweet, generous, AMAZING Aunt Gail.
Gail is MIL’s baby sister. To know her is to love her. She’s one of those. Always thinking of others, always eager to help, humble, soft spoken, and one of the most thoughtful people I know. Seriously.
As if you’re not already convinced that she’s wonderful
She retired last year from teaching in Georgia
moved back to SWEET HOME ALABAMA
and opened
CHALLENGES MET THERAPEUTIC RIDING SCHOOL
She became a PATH Certified InstruCtor in order to provide her clients THE BEST
CHALLENGES MET Mission Statement:
To provide opportunities for people with social, physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities to meet their challenges and improve their quality of life through equine therapy.
Gail and her volunteers,
participants and their families all work together
to provide the best services possible
and just so you know the BENEFITS are endless for both the riders and the volunteers but just to name a few…..
Benefits include:
- stimulating circulation and muscles in the legs
- improving posture and muscle strength
- building confidence and self esteem
- builds a trusting relationship with their horse
Reasons to participate:
· Depression & Grief
· ADD or other Hyperactivity Disorder
· Autism
· Cerebral Palsy
· Developmental Delay or Disability
· Downs Syndrome
· Emotional or Behavioral Health
· Lack of confidence
· Head Trauma/Brain Injury
· Learning Disability
· Speech Impairment
· Spina Bifida
· Stroke
CHALLENGES MET IS
NOW ENROLLING
riders 3 years and up
YOU CAN HELP GAIL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED– 16 yrs. or older. Volunteers are essential to the program. Riders cannot ride without them. Individuals must be dependable and possess a willingness to help others.
CHALLENGES MET THERAPEUTIC RIDING SCHOOL
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
WISH LIST….
* SCHOLARSHIPS for riders
—A commitment of $25 each month will sponsor a rider-
*HORSE SPONSORS $500 FULL YR./250$ HALF YR
*CHILD’S WESTERN SADDLE
*ENGLISH & WESTERN SAFETY STIRRUPS
*SLIDING BARN DOOR HARDWARE FOR ARENA DOORS
Hear from a few of the participants parents…..
“I just wanted to let you know that she had a great time! She told me she wasn’t scared at all just very excited. As a Mom this is a great feeling for your child with a disability to say they are excited about a therapy that is also helping their body. I am so glad that you are making this available for our kids. She has big hopes of riding by herself one day, too. We look forward to next week!”
“For the first time she did not cry at physical therapy and it was due to her riding therapy.”
“After only three rides, she is more confident in her everyday task.”
“It is not only helping strengthen his muscles and improving balance, but has helped with his disgestion and sleeping.”
PS- I can ASSURE YOU..one hour with Aunt Gail and friends and YOU WILL BE FOREVER CHANGED <3
