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Please Visit Our
Horses
Sarah (above) is adopted by
Desert Sandblasters 4-H Club Members |
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Directions to Pegasus
Pegasus is easy to find:
From I-10 take Cook Street north across Varner Road to
Chase School Road. Turn right on
Chase School Road until pavement ends. Continue
east on graded road(approximately
1/4 mile). Chase School Road dead ends at Pegasus, where you will enter
an atmosphere so powerful that one visit can change your
life.
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Pegasus
Riding Academy for the Handicapped
Mission
Statement
To provide
full body range of motion exercise on horseback called equine
therapy to as many certified handicapped children,
child/adults and adults as possible.
To gently
ease each rider into a program of physical exercise tailored
to his or her needs.
For the
physically impaired, to develop some usable muscles and
joints.
For the
mentally handicapped, to provide psychological and emotional
benefits derived from riding a horse such as learning to
concentrate, the discipline of following directions and a
sense of empowerment that comes with steering and controlling
a large animal.
For riders
that have difficulty bonding with humans, to offer an
opportunity to develop trust and confidence by bonding with a
horse.
To look at
the ability of a person rather than the disability.
To believe
that everyone is worthy.
TO KNOW
THAT MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!
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Pegasus Riding Academy
For the Handicapped
Riding for Recovery
35450B Pegasus Court
Palm Desert, California, 92211
Ranch - (760) 772-3057
( Messages Only )
New Rider Questions
Donations / Sponsorships
Robin Montgomery, Executive Director
robmontg@earthlink.net
Manager,
Special Events / PR
Albeth Paris Grass
Aparisgrass@aol.com
Volunteer Questions
Chase Berke, Program Director
chaseberke@powerhouseimaging.com
Horse Adoptions
Call Ranch Manager, Virginia
(760) 772-3057
501(c)
Non Profit for the Handicapped
Tax ID: 95-3774003
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