Three new therapeutic horse-riding summer camps for individuals with disabilities provide a temporary break for caregivers and provide riders with physical therapy and an opportunity to enhance their living skills. Camps began June 30 and run through Aug. 30.
The Horseman’s day camp is for younger riders, and Senior and Protector camps are offered to individuals 60 and older, veterans, police officers, fire fighters and paramedics who have disabilities.
The camps will be conducted at the Stars and Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Weatherford TX. Each camp meets once a week for three hours. Participants will be taught basic horsemanship, including riding, handling and care of horses. Crafts, games and a study activity are part of the camp experience.
Time away from caregiving responsibilities is expected to provide an opportunity for caregivers to run errands, catch up on sleep, schedule appointments, or spend time with family members. Eligible persons must live in Parker, Wise, Palo Pinto, Hood, Johnson, Erath, Somervell, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Kaufman, Rockwall, Ellis or Navarro County.
The day camps are funded by an award from the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to the North Central Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center (NCTADRC).
For day camp enrollment information, contact the NCTADRC at 1-877-229-9084.
