White Fawn Farm
Programs
Description
Therapeutic riding is a fun activity that provides cognitive, physical, emotional & social benefits. The rhythmical 3-dimensional movement of the horse offers physical benefits such as improved balance, coordination, range of motion, muscle strength and motor planning. There are also sensory integration benefits due to riding and the farm environment stimulates senses including vestibular and proprioception.
To maximize outcomes for each rider, our credentialed PATH Intl. riding instructors have received specialized training and education with a focus on disability knowledge, teaching methodologies, and techniques for providing adaptations and modification to promote individual success for every rider.
Our therapeutic riding lessons include learning to lead, groom, & tack the horses and encourage the development of empathy for their horse partners. Riding outside and around the beautiful farm with new friends creates a sense of of normalcy and well-being.
Program Successes
TESTIMONIALS
"I believe my son has improved his executive functioning and his physical strength. The instructor's fun yet challenging lessons provide him the opportunity to organize his thoughts and plan his movements in a supportive environment. His multitasking has improved, too. Riding the horse and learning skills like posting have increased his core and leg strength as well." - Christy (Matt's mom)
"I think the most important improvement for Livi since starting lessons at White Fawn Farm is the increase in her self-confidence. Her instructor has also been working with her by teaching her skills to help with her anxiety and to gradually become more independent." - Autumn (Livi's mom)
"Anna has become much more confident in her riding and her interaction with the horses which has helped with her self-esteem and her anxiety. She "owns" her experience which gives her a sense of independence and happiness."
- Diane (Anna's mom)
Category
Human Services - Children & Youth Services
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Families
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Long-term Success
Short-term Success
Program Success Monitored By
Program Areas Served
None
Therapeutic riding is a fun activity that provides cognitive, physical, emotional & social benefits. The rhythmical 3-dimensional movement of the horse offers physical benefits such as improved balance, coordination, range of motion, muscle strength and motor planning. There are also sensory integration benefits due to riding and the farm environment stimulates senses including vestibular and proprioception.
To maximize outcomes for each rider, our credentialed PATH Intl. riding instructors have received specialized training and education with a focus on disability knowledge, teaching methodologies, and techniques for providing adaptations and modification to promote individual success for every rider.
Our therapeutic riding lessons include learning to lead, groom, & tack the horses and encourage the development of empathy for their horse partners. Riding outside and around the beautiful farm with new friends creates a sense of of normalcy and well-being.
Program Successes
TESTIMONIALS
"I believe my son has improved his executive functioning and his physical strength. The instructor's fun yet challenging lessons provide him the opportunity to organize his thoughts and plan his movements in a supportive environment. His multitasking has improved, too. Riding the horse and learning skills like posting have increased his core and leg strength as well." - Christy (Matt's mom)
"I think the most important improvement for Livi since starting lessons at White Fawn Farm is the increase in her self-confidence. Her instructor has also been working with her by teaching her skills to help with her anxiety and to gradually become more independent." - Autumn (Livi's mom)
"Anna has become much more confident in her riding and her interaction with the horses which has helped with her self-esteem and her anxiety. She "owns" her experience which gives her a sense of independence and happiness."
- Diane (Anna's mom)
Category
Human Services - Children & Youth Services
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Families
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Long-term Success
Short-term Success
Program Success Monitored By
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Pilot a Therapeutic Carriage Driving Program, which does not presently exist in Middle Tennessee for non-wheelchair bound participants. If there is a demand for wheelchair participant services, White Fawn Farm will need to acquire a special carriage designed to accommodate a wheelchair or a safety lift to allow the participant to transfer from the wheelchair to the carriage. Provide programs that fill service needs within our community, continually seeking input from our clients and their families from service professionals and organizations.
Beneficiaries
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Program Areas Served
None
Pilot a Therapeutic Carriage Driving Program, which does not presently exist in Middle Tennessee for non-wheelchair bound participants. If there is a demand for wheelchair participant services, White Fawn Farm will need to acquire a special carriage designed to accommodate a wheelchair or a safety lift to allow the participant to transfer from the wheelchair to the carriage. Provide programs that fill service needs within our community, continually seeking input from our clients and their families from service professionals and organizations.
Beneficiaries
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Continue outreach to and collaboration with organizations and agencies such as CASA and FrankTown Open Hearts, home-schooled organizations, schools and others serving this often-marginalized population, ensuring that needs are met and lives are enriched.
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Families
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Program Areas Served
None
Continue outreach to and collaboration with organizations and agencies such as CASA and FrankTown Open Hearts, home-schooled organizations, schools and others serving this often-marginalized population, ensuring that needs are met and lives are enriched.
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Families
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Program Areas Served
None
