About Us
Vision
Our vision is to increase the quality of life for people with disabilities through the use of horses.
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We believe that horses provide recreational and therapeutic benefits to persons with disabilities.
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We believe that what happens between a horse and its rider is often a magical, and sometimes unexplainable, experience.
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We believe that our training, knowledge and experience with horses and persons with disabilities provides a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of life for our clients.
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We believe the world looks different on a horse.​
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About us
HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is a non-profit organization serving the North Carolina Piedmont Triad community since 1995.
We are a PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) Premier Accredited center that provides therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted therapy to over 300 individuals with disabilities, as well as able-bodied students, each year.
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Our mission is to promote and enhance the welfare of individuals with physical, intellectual, and/or emotional disabilities through a program of therapeutic, educational, and recreational activities using horses.
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We provide both challenges and rewards to people with physical, intellectual, emotional and social disabilities, including but not limited to multiple sclerosis, autism, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, Down’s syndrome. We also serve veterans, victims of physical, mental or emotional abuse. Additionally, we offer leadership programs and team-building opportunities for able-bodied participants.
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HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is a registered 501 (c)(3) charity. There are many ways you can help us continue to serve our community, including:
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