Volunteer Impact | Postcards from the Ponies by Carmen Miller
During the pandemic, Carmen began to think about what she could do from her home to help the riders stay connected to the horses they love.
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COVID Therapeutic Riding Procedures
The Team is excited to welcome independent riders back! Phase 2 allows us to slowly open programs, but we are following new Therapeutic Riding Procedures.
In the Spotlight | Volunteers Shawnee & Sophia
Today we take the time to put two of our most active and reliable volunteers in the spotlight: Sophia Kozauer and Shawnee Ronyak. Both of these dedicated teens clocked in over 150 hours in the Madison Fields barn in 2019.
In the Spotlight | Max
Today, we are honored to put the spotlight on one of our riders, Max! Read more to find out what his family had to say about his experience at the farm.
Madison Fields | Horse Breeds Activity
In this horse breeds activity, we introduce you to each of our horses by name and breed and give some insight into what makes them so unique.
Madison Fields | 30-Day Horse Trial
At Madison Fields, when a new horse is brought into the herd they don't go straight into working with riders. There is what we like to consider a trial period, where we dedicate 30 days to allow the horse to fully transition into their new role as a Therapeutic Riding (TR) horse and become comfortable with their new home.
Therapeutic Riding | Behind the Scenes
Madison Fields’ Therapeutic Riding (TR) is run by three amazingly talented women: Jessica Simpson, Programs Manager; Maggie Jackson, Head Therapeutic Riding Instructor; and Taylor Polito, Equestrian Assistant.
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors
A BIG congratulations to Madison Fields’ PATH International Instructor Training Candidates: Taylor Polito and Aureanna Hakenson! Both Taylor and Aure recently completed the required PATH Intl. Registered Instructor Workshop and passed their teaching and riding evaluations!
Kacey Pope | Where Will She Live?
Kacey Pope hopes to call Madison Fields home one day. Watch her story to learn more about the challenges facing the 80,000 adults on the spectrum who are currently seeking housing options.