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Ontario Trillium grant funds new Equine Assisted Learning and Lifeskills program for Acceptional Riders


Acceptional Riders Therapeutic Riding Pro-


gram, based at TJ Stables in Chatham Kent pro- viding Therapy riding for children and adults with specific needs, Announces a new Equine Assisted Learning and Life skills program as a result of the incredible support of an Ontario Trillium Founda- tion grant. “This new Non-Riding program is geared


for success” says Terry Jenkins Founder and Ad- ministrator of Acceptional riders for over 30 years. “There are no wrong answers in the arena only safe and unsafe practices. We allow the participants to interpret the instructions for the obstacles and stretch their creativity and thinking outside the box to complete the challenges.” “The horse encourages making connections


and life skills in the arena, and the participants transfer these interactions and problem solving skills to real life experiences.” She said. EAL, Equine Assisted Learning where the


horse becomes the teacher, is an alternative ther- apy program, assisting participants of all ages, to develop healthy relationships, work ethics, trust of


self and others, confidence and self esteem, communications skills both verbal and non verbal and expansion of personal comfort zones.


It also creates an opportunity to learn


to accept responsibility, empathy, and pa- tience while considering others, impulse control and good decision making skills, the ability to be a smart risk taker, and learn to appreciate differences and diversity and ones value in the community. “Thanks to a $73,200 grant from the


Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Fund, it was possible to train our facilitators, engage consultants and create an EAL therapy room as well as equipping the program with obstacles.” Says Alison VanGorkum, Chairperson for the Acceptional Riders board of Directors. “Covid has shone a light on many


stressors that have developed due to isola- tion and anxiety.” says Jenkins “We are able to expand our reach and services to our community and get the training we need and are grateful for this generous Grant” “Not only do we provide this won- derful program for main stream partici-


Therapeutic Riding program based at TJ Stables in Chatham. Dennis Mayhew and Coopers dad Brad sidewalk


when Cooper leaves his wheelchair for the freedom of riding his pony Dobber.


My other ride is a horse. Staff Kylee Nevills assists Cooper Duquette a long time rider at Acceptional Riders


pants, we have developed an Indigenous component to the program, created by an Indigenous program director and knowledge keeper. Its a unique horse lead Indigenous program utilizing the Seven Grandfather Teachings and life skills.” Says Jenkins. Seven one hour sessions are Geared


for Success and designed for partici- pants to lead their own personal journey, allowing individuals to better under- stand themselves. The horses and EAL certified team facilitators cultivate the opportunity to practice life skills through self exploration. Participants will experience holistic balance in a safe land based environment. Covid shut down the Acceptional


Riders program for the past 2 years and is back up and running and accepting new clients both for the riding and non riding program. To make a donation, sponsor a participant or enroll in any of these valuable programs Contact TJ Stables 519-354-7517 or howdy@tjstables.ca


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Acceptional Riders facilitator Cynthia Cote guides partic- ipants thru a brand new Equine Assisted Learning and Lifeskills program made possible thru an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant. In this EAL program the horse becomes the teacher and encourages problem solving skills inside the arena that transfer to real life experiences outside the arena.


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