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Mission Statement :.
Our
mission is to provide high quality therapeutic horse riding
lessons to the disabled community.
Cornerstone Equestrian
Center is a small 501c3 non-profit program that offers disabled
young children, youth and adults therapeutic horseback riding
lessons. All lessons are taught by NARHA
(North American Riding for the Handicapped Association)
certified instructors.
Located in American Canyon, near Napa and Vallejo, Ca., Cornerstone
was established in 1985 by Tarri Tanaka who was herself disabled.
Cornerstone serves a broad range of clients with various disabilities
and special needs, from the wheel chair bound client to those
with mental, emotional and behavioral disabilities. Those with
psychological or physical trauma are also served. Therapeutic
horseback riding offers movement similar to walking, which strengthens
muscles and improves balance, whether the client is mobile or
not. Therapeutic horseback riding creates bonds between rider,
horse and instructor, which gives the rider self confidence
and self assurance. For the more independent riders, riding
helps with self control and focus.
Cornerstone offers lessons from basic therapeutic riding with
leaders and sidewalkers to beginning dressage or Western for
more independent yet still disabled riders. Traditionally, English
style riding lessons have been offered with English saddles
and skills, although Western style lessons are available now
as well, which includes gymkhana patterns. Lessons are offered
several times a week, including Saturdays.
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