For the past two summers, Hearts has partnered with the
Braille Institute to offer a summer horseback riding program for children and
teens with visual impairments. In this innovative collaboration, funded by the
Ann Jackson Family Foundation, Hearts and Braille teamed up to create a
customized curriculum, designed to increase independence, confidence, and
self-esteem in the riders.
“The students
were amazing”, commented Instructor Gillian Kinnear. “After only the second day
of riding, they were eager and ready to ride independently.
This opportunity was so special for them to feel capable and
independent. They always left with a huge smile and returned with one too. Even
those who were quite timid at first became proud and confident in the saddle by
the end of the summer."
This April, with continued support from the Jackson
Foundation, Hearts will offer a new class –this one for adults with visual
impairments. We are looking forward to meeting a new group of students and
watching them blossom. To enroll, please contact The Braille Institute of Santa
Barbara at (805) 682-6222 or contact Hearts at (805) 964-1519.
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