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TESTIMONIALS

Life as a neurodivergent kiddo has its challenges. Many days are filled with high anxiety, irritability, and feeling depressed that it's hard to fit into this world. We have been through many therapies and programs. We had heard great success stories with equine therapy and waited patiently until MTRC had an opening. Finally, this fall, JT got a spot right as school was starting - no doubt a very stressful time. Needless to say, JT quicly felt the patience, love and support provided by the amazing staff and volunteers and of course the horse, Sammy. When he's at MTRC, he forgets all his struggles and the teasing he faces at school. One particular rough day, JT was extremely unregulated after school. I thought for sure he wouldn't be able to go to MTRC, but instead he was worried about being late. I thought to myself that this could be a very tough lesson. He came out of the lesson an entirely different kid. He was smiling, laughing about Miss Sammy's stubbornness, about how they might try some new things next session, etc. We were able to have a nice conversation on the way home about how he could talk to his learning specialist at school and advocate for his needs and maybe some new accommodations to help him (kind of relating to how Myleah sometimes tries different ways of working with Sammy). Needless to say, the next day he came out of school very proud that he had talked to his learning specialist and added some accommodations for him during tests. We often have great discussions on the way home from his lessons and relate a lot of what JT does with Sammy with what is going on in his life. It's fun watching that relationship grow. We are seeing an increase in JT's confidence, improvement in his posture, and improvement in his emotional regulation. MTRC has been a blessing in our lives.

Alyssa

A year and a half ago, when Ella first started with Miracles, we had no idea the impact it would have. As an animal lover, it was a way to make therapy more enjoyable for her. Ella has hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a result of a perinatal stroke, which causes weakness on the right side of her body. She experienced significant motor and speech delays. We have seen the physical improvements we expected, such as better balance, coordination and strength, and we are thrilled with these results. She is becoming really good at using the reins with her right hand! What we did not anticipate were the gains in her verbal skills and confidence. Riding her favorite horse, Mariah, makes her feel like she can do anything. She sits up tall, speaks loudly and clearly and even has some laughs. She has formed special connections with the instructors and volunteers. Ella's time at Miracles is the highlight of every week. We are so grateful for Miracles and the people there! We can't wait to see where Ella goes from here!

KRisten

My daughter has been riding at MTRC since before it began. Chris and her staff believe in my daughter and that makes all the difference to the riders and their families.

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I cannot praise this program enough!!!!

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My daughter has a chromosome abnormality and spinal bifida occulta. Both have cause very low muscle tone throughout her body and very poor balance.

 

The horses are magical for her. When she: walking with one, you could never tell she can't even walk across a street without assistance. She leads the horses independently!

 

When on horseback, she sits up straight. Her attention span has improved, and she has gained problem-solving skills. The rapport that Chris and her staff have with the students is fantastic. You can tell they know how important the horses are to their student's lives. Anyone who is even remotely considering riding for their child (with special needs or not) should take a look at MTRC.
 

I will never take my child anywhere else.

KIM

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Having spent the last 3 years volunteering at a horse rescue and another therapeutic riding facility, I knew that I wanted to find another horse-related volunteer position when I moved to CO from WA. A friend suggested that I drop by one Saturday morning and met Chris and watched a class at Miracles to see if it would be a good fit.

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If a barn can be called "warm and fuzzy," then the barn where Miracles holds its classes is warm and fuzzy. but what that really means is that it's the people at Miracles and the horses themselves that make the barn feel that way. family-oriented place where staff and volunteers are greeted with hugs by students and readily return them.

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It is absolutely huge because it’s impossible not to become attached to these wonderful kids and their parents.  The horses are we use gentle and patient as the staff members are kind and warm.

The classes are very small, allowing for plenty of one-on- one time between student and instructor and student and volunteers.

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Miracles is a place run by people who embrace all of the students and celebrate each student's individuality, and they truly value their volunteers. Chris and her staff build connections with their students and there is no doubt that every single student that passes down the barn aisle and into the arena is near and dear to the big, warm Miracles heart.

      Cathy

IN RIDING A HORSE WE FIND FREEDOM!

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