T J StablesAcceptional Riders, Chatham |
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| Address | TJ Stables 837 Gregory Dr E Chatham, ON N7M 5J7 View MapQuest Map | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Intersection | St Clair St and Gregory Dr E | |||
| Mailing Address | 837 Gregory Dr E Chatham, ON N7M 5J7 | |||
| Office Phone | 519-354-7517 | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | The program is for physically and developmentally challenged individuals to learn horsemanship and riding skills. Horseback riding is widely recognized as a beneficial form of therapeutic recreation for special needs individuals. It has been shown to develop self awareness, build confidence, improve self-discipline and concentration. Horseback riding also strengthens and relaxes muscles, can improve posture, balance, co-ordination while giving the rider a feeling of freedom, independence and achievement. Acceptional Riders never turns down a participant due to lack of funding instead they will be directed to resources or will assist with funding. Acceptional Riders offer a half hour Hippo therapy program during the day time. This is more therapy intense and can be private or semi-private sessions. All programs are customized to the clients needs. Acceptional riders is a non-profit riding program for children, youth and adults with disabilities, to learn horsemanship and riding skills. New riders and volunteers are always welcome. There are 2 instructors and one therapist per class with most classes consisting of 8-12 clients. Each client could have from 1 to 3 volunteer working individually with the client as well. | |||
| Application | Walk-in; Call for an appointment | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| tjstables@ciaccess.com | ||||
| Website | www.acceptionalriders.com | |||
| Primary Contact | Terry Jenkins, Administrator/Founder; Phone: 519-354-7517 | |||
| Alternate Contact | Laura Matthews | |||
| Primary Executive | Ken Koke, President; Phone: 519-436-0112 | |||
| Alternate Executive | Judy Chambers, Vice President; Phone: 519-352-3968 | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Boarding services ; Developmental disabilities ; Disabilities ; Horseback riding ; Horses ; Recreation ; Rentals | |||
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