Strongwater Farm was incorporated as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization on September 4, 1998. Although situated on the site of Tewksbury Hospital, Strongwater Farm is neither part of the hospital nor a state agency and receives no federal or state funding. It was built largely with donations from individuals, businesses, and private charitable foundations.
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Strongwater Farm was incorporated as a private, ... Mehr lesen
Strongwater Farm was incorporated as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization on September 4, 1998. Although situated on the site of Tewksbury Hospital, Strongwater Farm is neither part of the hospital nor a state agency and receives no federal or state funding. It was built largely with donations from individuals, businesses, and private charitable foundations.
Board
Staff
Partner Organizations
Strongwater Farm was incorporated as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization on September 4, 1998. Although situated on the site of Tewksbury Hospital, Strongwater Farm is neither part of the hospital nor a state agency and receives no federal or state funding. It was built largely with donations from individuals, businesses, and private charitable foundations.
We are a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center. PATH Intl. stands for The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. “Accreditation is a voluntary process that recognizes PATH Intl. Centers that have met established industry standards. The accreditation process is a peer review system in which trained volunteers visit and review centers in accordance with PATH Intl. standards. A center that meets the accreditation requirements based on the administrative, facility, program and applicable special interest standards becomes a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center for a period of five years.” -PATH Intl. website.
Programming:
After School Enrichment: Time to hit the barn after getting a jump on your homework! This unmounted program allows students the opportunity to work with their friends, meet our horses, and discover what it takes to run a barn.
Autism Rides: The Autism Rides Program provides small groups allowing participants the opportunity to develop new skills, knowledge and problem-solving abilities, build relationships, increase attention, communication, responsiveness and willingness to follow instruction, engage with a sensory stimulating environment, enhance motor skills and coordination, and improve self-esteem.
Change of Lead: A program to work with individuals recovering from substance abuse and alcohol addiction.
Freedom Riders: Veteran’s and their families are welcome, at no charge, to participate in weekly activities. Participant’s may partake in individual or group sessions based upon independent needs. Strongwater provides Equine Services for Hero’s under the auspices of PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship). We support the Wounded Warriors Project and Horses for Heroes.
Home School Program: We welcome the opportunity to share with home school students the functions of running an equestrian center. This program offers students math, reading, health & nutrition, care and responsibilities in maintaining the well being of horses. Additionally, students will learn grooming, anatomy eventually incorporating riding as part of their studies.
Hospice: Families and loved ones in need of comfort deserve the benefits of our equine companions. Upon arrival, participants are encouraged to touch, listen, groom, hug and possibly ride based upon medical authorization.
Pegasus Employee Assistance: This day-long or weekend workshop combines simple tools of self-care and the opportunity to be with horses in a beautiful environment. Participants learn to apply tools of relaxation, mindfulness, and creative expression experienced in this workshop to other parts of their life, including their work.
Stable Friendship: This program’s primary purpose is to develop trust, relationships and enjoyment during interactive activities for youth facing adversity. Learning how to care for horses has multiple possibilities; cognitive and psychosocial benefits of developing new skills and knowledge, boost self-esteem resulting from overcoming timidity and anxiety, rapport building, role modeling and emotional catharsis.
Strides in Reminiscing: Participants in this program have been diagnosed with a neurological disorder such as Alzheimer, Dementia, MS and other related diagnosis. Our purpose is to improve the autonomy and self-esteem, communication skills, strength and balance capabilities, and socialization opportunities. The consistency of equine assisted activities with participants carry over between weeks enabling a potential 90% improvement in the following areas: trust and self-esteem, communication, socialization and relationship building. The calming effect of Strongwater’s environment allows participants to decompress obtaining quiet fulfillment which then carries through into their home environment.
Therapeutic Riding: Our experienced team of instructors provide challenging individualized lesson plans for each participant. Participants will learn beginner to advanced riding skills enhancing core strength, balance and coordination, improved fine and gross motor skills, increased focusing ability, and self-esteem.
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