Partner Type

Disability Services

Description and Mission

Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center provides horseback riding therapy to people with disabilities in the mid-Missouri area. Cedar Creek provides equestrian therapy to children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. We believe that therapeutic riding provides an opportunity for individuals to develop to their fullest potential using the horse as a catalyst for success.

Activities:

Cedar Creek needs 100 volunteers for each term to serve as sidewalkers. Persons with extensive horse experience can serve as handlers. Session Starts: Wednesday Sept. 16; Session Ends: Saturday Nov. 7, 2009. Volunteers serve 2 hours a week the following times: Wednesday from 3 PM -5 PM; Wednesday from 5 PM - 7 PM; Thursday from 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM; Thursday from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM; Friday from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (horse experience needed for this shift); or Saturday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Students with 35 hours may pick one day and come early to help with preparation of horses for classes.

Special emphasis and skills:

Child Enrichment Activities, Customer Service, Animal Care, Adaptive Recreation, Life Skills Training, Middle School Emphasis

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Karen Grindler

4895 E. Hwy 163
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: (573) 875-8556

Homepage

http://cedarcreek.missouri.org

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.