Beyond Wishes Therapeutic Riding Program (BWTRP) recently finished its 12th active season with everyone saying so long until next year. Beyond Wishes, a local non-profit 501(c)(3) in Hinton WV offers Equine Assisted Services to individuals with disabilities and special needs. The active season is from April 15th to October 15.
In addition to private sessions on the farm, Beyond Wishes offers several specialty programs. There is a hands-on interaction with a miniature horse in long-term care facilities and schools. Military veterans and their families can participate at no cost. Also included are field trips, equine educational days, student competition and opportunity and development for teenagers at high risk. Beyond wishes has partnered with the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) for the last two years to provide a Family Strengthening Program, which was very successful.
This program would not survive without its generous donors, compassionate volunteers, sweet horses, and devoted staff. Trained and internationally certified instructors Toni and Mareelyn McQuaig, Windle McQuaig, Executive Director who oversees the operation and takes pictures, lots and lots of them.
For more information on Beyond Wishes Therapeutic Riding Program, check out Facebook or the website at www.beyondwishes.org., email at beyondwishestrp@hughes.net. or call 304-466-0431.
