On Thursday I went to take pictures and get a tour of the Storm Harbor Equestrian Center. They have so many great parts to their facility. I really wish I would have known more about it before I was a senior so I could have volunteered. They have a state-of-the-art ramp lift that actually raises wheelchairs to a platform. The wall behind the platform is actually a door that opens into the arena. The horse can pull up right to the platform, which is the exact height of the horses, and volunteers, who are trained, can lift the rider onto the horse.
The Storm Harbor Equestrian Center is named after Dr. Carolyn Rizza's horse named Storm Harbor. They are accredited by NARHA, North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. The facility has one classroom in which two equine classes are held. There are two windows in the classroom, so when riders are on the horses, their parents can watch through the classroom.
Next, I was taken to the Tack Room. They have many different european and western saddles that have all been donated, except the picture of the black saddle in my pictures below. A rider's family had a saddle custom made for him because he has quadriplegia. The Storm Harbor Equestrian Center is equipped with many different types of reins. They have rainbow reins, which incorporate yellow, red, blue and green colors. It's used for riders so they understand whether they should lengthen or shorten the reins. They also have handle reins, which are the big blue reins in the picture beside the saddles picture. When riders have poor motor skills, it helps for them to better grip the reins, control the horse and be more independent when riding the horses.
I then got to see all the horses. They have 12 horses, all of which have been donated. They said that it actually is very easy for them to get horses donated. Right now, they have a waiting list of donors who want to help by providing horses. They have four separate fields that stretch back to the edge of the trees. Lastly, they showed me the indoor arena where riders and the Equestrian Team ride and practice.
After leaving the SHEC, I took pictures of the Fairfield Inn Marriott being built in Slippery Rock. I also took pictures of the new Butler Health System building and the new entrance into campus, which is off of Route 108.
I went to my Campaigns class and got a rude awakening. I have to write four pitch letters, two campaign proposals, write my senior assessment and attend my mock interview all within the next three to four weeks.
I guess I should get to work!
The Storm Harbor Equestrian Center is named after Dr. Carolyn Rizza's horse named Storm Harbor. They are accredited by NARHA, North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. The facility has one classroom in which two equine classes are held. There are two windows in the classroom, so when riders are on the horses, their parents can watch through the classroom.
Next, I was taken to the Tack Room. They have many different european and western saddles that have all been donated, except the picture of the black saddle in my pictures below. A rider's family had a saddle custom made for him because he has quadriplegia. The Storm Harbor Equestrian Center is equipped with many different types of reins. They have rainbow reins, which incorporate yellow, red, blue and green colors. It's used for riders so they understand whether they should lengthen or shorten the reins. They also have handle reins, which are the big blue reins in the picture beside the saddles picture. When riders have poor motor skills, it helps for them to better grip the reins, control the horse and be more independent when riding the horses.
I then got to see all the horses. They have 12 horses, all of which have been donated. They said that it actually is very easy for them to get horses donated. Right now, they have a waiting list of donors who want to help by providing horses. They have four separate fields that stretch back to the edge of the trees. Lastly, they showed me the indoor arena where riders and the Equestrian Team ride and practice.
After leaving the SHEC, I took pictures of the Fairfield Inn Marriott being built in Slippery Rock. I also took pictures of the new Butler Health System building and the new entrance into campus, which is off of Route 108.
I went to my Campaigns class and got a rude awakening. I have to write four pitch letters, two campaign proposals, write my senior assessment and attend my mock interview all within the next three to four weeks.
I guess I should get to work!
