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Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy-2015
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy is dedicated to providing year-round therapeutic horseback riding programs for children and adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. Led by Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship-certified instructors using innovative equine-assisted programs, the Academy seeks to improve the quality of life for program participants and their families. It is the city’s only full-time therapeutic riding program, providing over 100 lessons per week to help riders improve muscle strength, flexibility, motor skills, communication, mental focus, and self-esteem. www.pegasusridingacademy.com (link opens in new window)