33 Rolling Hills Ranch Lane Port Deposit, MD 21904

410.378.3817 | freedomhills.org

Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program is a non-profit 501(c)3 equine facilitated therapy program for the benefit of people who happen to have disabilities.

Our mission is to provide Equine Facilitated Therapy for the Mind, Body and Soul. Since 1982 therapy has been available to anyone with a physical, mental and or emotional challenge. As a non-profit organization, Freedom Hills exists through the efforts of volunteers, donations, fundraisers and sponsors. Our program is a Premier Center with PATH, a Maryland Horse Discovery Center and a Maryland Certified Program for Farm Based Education.

WE ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH:

• Veterans’ Issues• Down Syndrome• Emotional Disabilities• Physical Disabilities• Learning Disabilities• Multiple Sclerosis• Deaf, Blind, Mute• Paraplegia• Cerebral Palsy

• Muscular Dystrophy• Alzheimer• Mental Challenges• Head Trauma• Quadriplegia• Amputee• “At Risk” Youth• Autism• And More!

Equine Facilitated Therapy for

Veterans

EQUINE SPECIALIST Executive Director, Renee Dixon, has been offering quality riding lessons and sharing her knowledge and love for horses to children and adults since 1982. Renee holds a BS in Equine Studies, Advanced Certification with Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship, Centered Riding Level 3, and Parelli Level 2.

PARTNER WITH US!A contribution to this organization would help our program in many ways, especially help to defray expenses of special safety equipment and to financially assist our athletes. Thank you in advance!

I would like more Information. Please contact me at your convenience. My address and phone are listed below.

I would like to volunteer. I understand, I don’t need any previous experience.

I would like to be a participant or someone I know would like to participate.

I would like to sponsor an athlete or horse

I would like information on corporate sponsorship.

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Please send donations to:PO BOX 222, PORT DEPOSIT, MD 21904

Working with horses can provide Veterans with life-changing insight and help with managing emotions. Horses can teach presence, honesty, cooperation, help Veterans unwind, as well as renew their emotional and mental energy.

The partnership of horse and rider can offer a whole new aspect of life. Riding takes self-control, balance, and motivation. Veterans experience improved self-esteem and self-image--not all people can control such a large animal!

Horseback riding provides Veterans the opportunity to escape from the daily concerns, night terrors and PTSD. Horsemanship is used to help vets gain the respect and willingness to collaborate from those with whom they live and work.Horses are very clear about trust. Gaining the trust of an animal who is honest about who he follows is very empowering!

Besides all the emotional and physical benefits, horses are FUN! They provide the opportunity to meet new people and animals, while participating in a very safety oriented, unique therapy.Our Veterans also have the opportunity to compete in horse shows as well as perform on our Military Riding Drill Team.

Freedom Hills TRP is an equal opportunity organization. The organizations policies, programs and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex and handicap.