Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks

TRO Students


2008 Volunteer handbook & liability forms
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Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks (TRO) serves children with disabilities by providing therapeutic horseback riding.  The natural movement of the horse's gait is a form of therapy.  It strengthens muscles and improves balance.  It also increases confidence as riders master a skill and develop new social ties to peers and volunteers.

 

The program is a Premier Accredited Center by NARHA - the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association.  The program provides help for children with autism, muscular dystrophy, Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy and other physical, emotional and developmental disabilities.  Two NARHA certified instructors lead the sessions with help from Missouri State University.

Volunteers are essential to TRO's success.  Riders require three volunteers: two side-walkers and one horse handler.  This hands-on volunteer experience offers the opportunity to enhance and enjoy the achievements of the students.  We would like to thank the staff and the residents of Boys & Girls Town of Missouri, Burrell Behavioral Health, MSU students and the Springfield-Greene County Parks and Recreation for their volunteer work in this program.  Sessions are offered at the William H. Darr Agricultural Center, 2401 South Kansas Expressway and Cheesman Farm, Republic, MO.  Each 45 minute session has no more than 6 riders. 

NARHA Logo

Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors for making the 3rd Annual
Rope and Ride a Success!
Special thanks to Event Coordinator
Judy Boyd - R Triple J

Therapeutic Riding would like to Thank the following MFA Sponsor
Fair Grove MO

Thank you to MFA
Angie Doing presents Director Kent Crumpley with a check



TRO would like to thank ALL sponsors!