ManeGait's Beacon Project: Expanding Therapeutic Horseback Riding Services
WFAAMay 7, 20255 min139 views
8 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβManeGait's Mission and Impact
- π΄ ManeGait, located in McKinney, Texas, provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and first responders.
- π‘ The program, founded after a three-and-a-half-year prayer, aims to bring healing and improve the lives of individuals through interaction with horses.
- π ManeGait has witnessed significant physical, cognitive, and social benefits for its participants.
The Growing Need and the Beacon Project
- β οΈ A substantial waiting list of 400 individuals highlights the immense demand for ManeGait's services.
- π To address this, ManeGait is undertaking a major expansion initiative called the Beacon Project.
- π οΈ This project involves renovating the entire property to double their capacity, increasing the number of weekly participants from 150 to 300.
Family Testimonials and Personal Growth
- π Trisha Nelson shares her gratitude for ManeGait, emphasizing the profound positive impact on her sons.
- π¨βπ¦ Tuesday Thompson highlights how her sons, William and Henry, have become more responsible and confident, developing unique skill sets.
- β³ William waited three years and Henry waited seven years for services, underscoring the long-term value and worth of the program.
Henry's Experience with Seymour
- π Henry shares his joy and sense of responsibility in riding and caring for his horse, Seymour Spots.
- π He describes the experience as bringing a
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Therapeutic Horseback RidingDisability ServicesManeGaitBeacon ProjectMcKinney TexasMilitary VeteransFirst RespondersSpecial NeedsExpansion InitiativeWaiting ListCommunity EventFundraising
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