We are not open for therapeutic riding but we do have people who are involved in our rescue who use these horses for therapy and neighbors who do run an excellent therapeutic academy. We also assist therapeutic organizations and families of handicapped children through the Kate McLean Fund. Glenn Schlappich, our general manager, suffered a stroke on December 7th 1993, which left him partially paralyzed on his left side. Glenn was able to return to work in 1995. Then Glenn was stuck by tragedy once again when at work on May 31st 2002 he lost two fingers- one was able to be reattached - however, now they do not have a position open for him. Glenn became severely depressed and had the feeling that there was nothing left for him to do- then he began spending time with the rescue horses and his whole outlook on life brightened. Glenn helped save Cisco- by donating money to help purchase him at an auction where he could have gone to meat buyers- he then began to care for and ride Cisco. Glenn loves spending time at the rescue and with the rescue "therapy horse".
We do however assist therapeutic organizations and families of handicapped children through the Kate McLean Fund.
Horses can offer so much to those with needs, the ability to feel movement, help with balance and just healing.
Some Articles on Therapeutic Riding www.catra.net/info/overview.html www.catra.net/info/guidelines.htm
If you need more information or would like to help contact us or the facilities listed below:
The Pocono Equestrian Center
210 North Lincoln Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504-3312 http://www.poconoequestrian.org/index2.htm
570-348-9795 see pictures of our rescue horses helping http://www.poconoequestrian.org/index2.htm
858 Christmas Village Rd Bernville, PA 19506
(610) 488-6270 (610) 488-0594
Therapeutic horseback riding www.angelfire.com/pa3/lazyhacademy
If you would like to help or want more information ~~ click the email below. Remember therapies are almost always in need of sound horses who are extremely gentle and non-spooky, If you know of someone who would like to donate their horse please have them contact us or send us their contact information ~~ thank you!
