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Imprinting Riders w/Autism to Therapeutic Riding

Mental Health America of Pueblo - February 2008 Meeting

Virginia Steckman, Dir. of TREC      Wed, Feb 13, 2008, 11:45a.

Event summary:

Ms. Steckman explains how the Therapeutic Riding and Education Center (TREC) works with the rider and his/her family to overcome obstacles in... Communication. Timing. Firmness/Fairness. —2008-03-17

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Cost: $15 (includes La Renaissance Buffet Lunch) or $12 for members

Registration: Register with Lura. Email: mhapueblo at live.com

Event location: La Renaissance Restaurant, Routt & Michigan Aves, Pueblo, CO 81004

Full details:

* * * Mental Health America of Pueblo’s February 13, 2008 Luncheon Meeting * * *
 
Virginia K. Steckman, Founder and Executive Director of the Therapeutic Riding and Education Center, TREC of Pueblo West, Colorado. 
 
“Imprinting the Rider with Autism to the World of Therapeutic Riding” </p>
<p>Virginia will explain how TREC works with the rider and their family members to overcome the obstacles faced in our arena.
 • Communication
 • Timing
 • Firmness and fairness 
 
A little about Virginia and TREC: 
 • Over twenty-five years experience in the Equine Industry
 • Ten years experience working with the differently-abled population
 • TREC currently serves 30 riders a week with different disabilities
 • TREC is the only full-time therapeutic riding center in Southeastern Colorado
 
Programming consists of:
 • Sport, Leisure and recreational riding instruction to the disabled and/or special needs riders of the community
 • Volunteer education in the equine industry
 • Professional Workshops
 • University and Collage internships and Practicum's
 • Horses for Heroes, Military rehabilitation center


 

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