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Equestrian programs/therapies for individuals with physical, emotional, and/or cognitive

challenges in a quest for personal independence, accomplishment, self-pride and well-being.

P. 605.251.1685F. 605.361.9126

26659 Blue Sage Lane, Suite 100 Sioux Falls, SD 57106

(West 41st St. near Wild Water West)

www.HorsePowerSF.comFormerly known as Handi-Riders

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HorsePower, 26659 Blue Sage Lane, Suite 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Your gift makes a difference in the lives of HorsePower participants.

GAINING INDEPENDENCE. ENHANCING PERSONAL WELL-BEING.

J. Sue KargesExecutive DirectorP. 605.951.2391F. [email protected]

Marisa E. DraperAssistant Executive DirectorP. 605.480.0344F. [email protected]

Kaia Kloster, PhDDevelopment DirectorP. 605.360.2812F. [email protected]

Kelsey BarkerHead InstructorC. 605.251.1685P. 605.362.5830 F. [email protected]

Katie ShaykettInstructorP. 605.251.1685F. [email protected]

Groundworkn Although physical limitations may keep some participants from riding horses, they still can benefit from attending sessions at HorsePower. The act of grooming and bonding with a horse can provide physical, emotional and cognitive stimulation. These participants are supervised and led through activities by staff and volunteers.

Counseling/Behavioral Healthn Horses mirror human body language, which can help identify areas where a participant may need assistance. Each session—whether in a group or individually—is led by a mental health professional and an equine specialist. The combination of their skills and expertise provides one of the most unique therapy sessions available.

Therapeutic Ridingn These sessions are designed to help each rider achieve therapy goals set by staff members. Meeting these goals helps riders experience personal growth while developing horsemanship skills, usually with the assistance of leaders or sidewalkers. Some advanced riders are able to ride independently under close supervision. n Therapy goals include physical, emotional and/or cognitive progression. We see progress toward these goals during each session. So often people tell us, “My loved one has never experienced such progress in any other therapy.”

Hippotherapyn These one-on-one sessions with a licensed occupational or physical therapist use specially trained therapy horses with two or more volunteers and/or staff to aid the therapist. n Riders can be stimulated with a variety of riding positions that are far beyond the traditional forward-facing sitting position of standard horsemanship. The various rhythms and propulsions of the horse’s natural three-dimensional movement aid therapy and/or rehabilitation goals for riders.

Konomi – Youth Mentoringn Konomi, Japanese for “choice”, is a faith-based mentoring program for youth (ages 10-18). Developing self-esteem and becoming more responsible happens one step at a time, and when youth willingly spend time at Konomi they will develop these characteristics and much more. Part of their time is spent doing barn chores, but the majority is with a mentor and a special horse. This program is designed to help youth open new doors of hope and healing and discover strengths in themselves they never knew they had.

Project Open Barn Door n Our participants would benefit from year-round access to our horses, and we feel called to open this door for them — regardless of their ability to pay. Your contributions to our Project Open Barn Door Scholarship Fund will go toward helping those who are not able to afford our services. Families caring for children with disabilities, adults living with disabilities and disadvantaged or at-risk youth all benefit from this program.

HORSEPOWER PROGRAMS:

GAINING INDEPENDENCE.

ENHANCING PERSONAL WELL-BEING.

Through the use of horse-assisted activities, we believe participants can grow physically, emotionally and cognitively.

Our programs are tailored to each individual’s specific needs and provide varying levels of interaction with horses.

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