Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program (CTRP)

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Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program (CTRP)
Kim Niggel Program Director and Lead
Instructor 910-470-0490 3507 N. Kerr Ave        
    Wilmington, NC 28405
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What is CTRP?

• The Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program is a
  regional non-profit organization
• A member of the North American Riding for the
  Handicapped Association (NARHA).
• Therapeutic horseback riding provides physical,
  emotional, and social enrichment to children and
  adults with special needs.
• The rhythmic action of the horses' gaits relaxes
  and strengthens riders' muscles and improves body
  tone, posture, balance, joint mobility, and
  coordination.
• Sitting proudly on the back of a friendly horse,
  riders experience the thrill of independence for
  perhaps the first time in their lives.
• The therapeutic effects of horseback riding have
  been documented for centuries
• However the idea began to attract attention from
  the medical community in 1952 when Denmark's Liz
  Hartel won an Olympic Silver Medal in Dressage
  despite having partial paralysis from polio.
• Today, more than 30,000 children and adults enjoy
  the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding.

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What do Volunteers Really do?

• Assist with
• Supporting instructors with lessons
• Cooperating with individuals via interactive play
• Facilitating individuals in expanding physical
  flexibility
• Encouraging riders to utilize their vocabulary to
  strengthen their language and communication
  skills
• Maintaining the overall appearance and operation
  of the facility
• Attending to equine care
• Promoting fundraiser events  
• We get more out of it than we give!  

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CTRP Needs You!!

• Spread The Word!
• Tell others about therapeutic riding and CTRP
• .Volunteer!
• We need enthusiastic individuals to work with our
  horses and riders.  
• No experience with horses is required!  
• We will happily train those who want to learn
  basic horsemanship and share the joy of helping
  students learn how to ride.  
• We also need help with our various fundraisers.
• Support A Rider!
• We need individuals, civic groups, sororities,
  fraternities and church groups to sponsor riders.
   
• The cost to sponsor a rider is 25 per lesson.
  Most riders ride weekly and our sessions are
  about eight weeks long, weather permitting.
• Become a Member!
• Your tax-deductible donation will make a
  difference!  
• Funds will be used to purchase equipment and
  supplies.  
• The center has a variety of needs including
  safety helmets, specialized saddles, bridles,
  grooming tools and, of course, supplies to keep
  our horses healthy and happy.
• Donations are always welcome