UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center
Founded in 1992 by Edie Loeb-Tomasko with two riders and a borrowed horse, UpReach sits on 96 beautiful acres in Goffstown, NH. We have grown to serve 60-70 students weekly in varied programming, with 12 equine partners, 4 full-time and 4 part-time staff, and over 120 active volunteers!!
MISSION: UpReach is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the physical, emotional, and psychological development of challenged children and adults through progressive therapies, specifically those centered around the horse.
VISION: Through providing high quality therapeutic riding and driving lessons, UpReach strives towards excellence in its field. With the help of our equine friends, we are dedicated to enhancing quality of life for those we serve, by providing challenge, promoting independence, and celebrating success.
1st Annual Horse Penny RaceCollect pledges and raise money to help your favorite horse cross the finish line first!!! Any and all pledge amounts are welcome. Click here for the pledge form and list of horses. Save the Date!!EVENTS:
VOLUNTEER TRAININGS:Tuesday June 19, 2012 - Volunteer Training, 1-4pm, required for all new volunteers interested in working in the program with horses and students. Consists of a "classroom" style presentation and discussion, as well as hand-on learning in the barn. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Wednesday June 20, 2012 - Volunteer Training, 6-9pm, required for all new volunteers interested in working in the program with horses and students. Consists of a "classroom" style presentation and discussion, as well as hand-on learning in the barn. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Saturday June 23, 2012 - Horse Handling Session, 1-3pm, a chance to learn more about horse behavior, effective leading, and the best ways for humans to behave around horses! This session will focus on development of skills and managing horse behavior safely and effectively. (prerequisite - Volunteer Training) To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Wednesday June 27, 2012 - Hippotherapy Volunteer Training, 9-10:30am, for volunteers participating in hippotherapy sessions. While horses and their movement are integral to the magic of both hippotherapy and therapeutic riding, there are differences between the 2 activities for volunteers and participants. Join us to learn more and to be prepared for walking in these lessons. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Wednesday June 27, 2012 - Driving Volunteer Training, 11am-1pm, for volunteers in driving lessons and those who want to learn more about this UpReach program. Attendees will learn about harnessing and putting to, as well as important safety procedures. To sign-up: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 497-2343! Has it been awhile since you've been to the barn?We are in the planning stages for UpReach's 20th anniversary celebration events! If you're part of the UpReach family who has been out of touch, please share your current contact information so we can keep you in the loop about events and involve you as we celebrate the past and look forward to the future! Please call (603) 497-2343 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
UpReach is proud to be a PATH International Premier Accredited Center |
May 25 - 27, 2012
June 1, 2012
