TEXANS LOVING CHILDREN

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man” - Sir Winston Churchill

Those of us who are a part of the Texas Quarter Horse Association have been blessed with the gift of the horse, regardless of our level of involvement. We see the magic and power of the horse. Because of that, the Texas Quarter Horse Association has selected three riding facilities in the State of Texas that provide therapy, exercise, and education through structured equine facilitated programs to children with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.

The goal is to provide resources to assist these programs in fulfilling their mission in helping the children. Please consider contributing by volunteering, donating items or giving a cash donation to these incredible organizations and make a difference in someone’s life. All facilities are 501 (C) 3 non profit organizations and can offer you tax benefits for your donations. All contributions given through TQHA will receive acknowledgement from TQHA and for any donations of $25 or more, the contributor will receive a commemorative TLC t-shirt with the phrase: “Changing Lives – One Horse at a Time”.

Tack and horse accessories will be collected and donated to these facilities during the year. Suggested Items to donate (not inclusive):

For additional information of specific wish lists for each facility or drop off locations near these facilities or throughout the state, contact: TQHA @ 1-800-945-6157

PREVIOUSLY Chosen Facilities:

Still Creek Boys and Girls Ranch ~ Bryan, Texas
Danny & Margaret O’Quinn ~ www.stillcreek.com

Still Creek Boys and Girls Ranch has been in operation for 18 years. They provide a loving, structured home for boys and girls who are victims of rejection, abuse, abandonment or broken homes. Their goal is to give these children a second chance by restoring their confidence and instill in them a value of themselves by giving them a hope for their future. Horse-therapy on a ranch setting is a vital part in helping the children accomplish these goals. Lives are changed daily because of this childrens home.

WindridgeTherapuetic Equestrian Center ~ Longview, TX
www.windridgetexas.org

For 16 years Windridge has been fulfilling a mission to enhance the lives of children and adults who face life with a mental, emotional, or physical disability and to make a positive difference in the lives of volunteers and staff. From small beginnings with one instructor, five horses and two clients, Windridge has grown and developed into a vital program in the community serving more than 130 clients each week with 22 horses, more than 50 volunteers and six certified therapeutic riding instructors and one student instructor on staff. Windridge is a premier accredited center with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, (NARHA) and instructors are certified by NARHA. Windridge offers five programs; therapeutic riding, therapeutic driving, hippotherapy, adult volunteer program and a teenage volunteer/mentoring program – Quest for Success. Operating in a state-of-the-art 38,000 square foot facility, the first of its kind in Texas, Windridge uses the horse to change lives.

R.O.C.K ~ Rock On Center for Kids ~ Georgetown, Texas
www.rockride.org

R.O.C.K., Ride on Center for Kids (accredited center with the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association ~ NARHA) provides therapeutic riding, hippotherapy and educational opportunities for students with special needs in Central Texas. Founded in 1998 with one horse and four students, it has grown to 16 horses and over 100 students served a week. R.O.C.K. currently serves students age 2 to 80 with diagnosis such as cerebral palsy, Downs syndrome, autism, developmental delay, stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, and youth at risk. R.O.C.K also partners with local school districts and universities as well as the Williamson County Juvenile Center. R.O.C.K is dedicated to providing physical, emotional, social, and educational skills by working with local medical, educational and social agencies and professionals.

Please join us in changing lives – one horse at a time.