These groups help with important projects including fence repair and painting, organizing storage areas, grounds and landscaping work, computer work, and other facility beautification jobs around the farm. Doing this work with like-minded people, all while giving time and energy to a great cause, makes this great fun for the entire team! NVTRP receives invaluable help and volunteers gain a sense of accomplishment and joy from helping others in their community.
These groups help with important projects including fence repair and painting, organizing storage areas, grounds and landscaping work, computer work, and other facility beautification jobs around the farm. Doing this work with like-minded people, all while giving time and energy to a great cause, makes this great fun for the entire team! NVTRP receives invaluable help and volunteers gain a sense of accomplishment and joy from helping others in their community.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM
NVTRP will transition to Cloverleaf Equine Center on Monday, July 11th.
NVTRP will transition to Cloverleaf Equine Center on Monday, July 11th.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM
MISSION: NVTRP, at O'Shaughnessy Farm, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that helps each individual realize their highest potential by providing equine-assisted activities to people with disabilities, youth-at-risk, recovering military personnel, and others in need in an inclusive, community setting.
VISION: To inspire and enrich people, families and communities through the power of the horse.
VALUES:
Safety - First and foremost
Community - Awareness, respect and compassion
Well-Being - Strong physical and emotional health
Excellence - Heart and hard work
Joy - An attitude of positivity and gratitude
Therapeutic riding teaches individuals who live with disabilities how to ride a horse. Benefits include increased strength, improved balance and coordination, and improved self-confidence.
In physical and occupational therapy, a licensed therapist uses the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy to achieve functional goals for people who live with disabilities or impairments.
Working in partnership with area nonprofits that also serve key constituents, NVTRP provides riding and horsemanship lessons to groups in need of additional services, such as youth-at-risk and recovering military service personnel.