About SuMMit Centre
What makes SuMMit Centre so special? PROFESSIONALISM! The Instructors, staff and facility are exceptional.
HISTORY
SuMMit Centre was born out of frustration by Executive Director, Karen Garland. After teaching lessons for over 20 years, Karen changed her focus to therapeutic riding and became certified with Path International. When participating with other therapeutic centers , she found that many programs were not focused enough on therapy or creativity in their lesson plans. Taking the foundation of some of the best programs, using her own farm as a home base, SuMMit Centre was born. With lots of teaching experience, a renovated barn and a well thought out program, we are ready!
LESSON HIGHLIGHTS
HISTORY
SuMMit Centre was born out of frustration by Executive Director, Karen Garland. After teaching lessons for over 20 years, Karen changed her focus to therapeutic riding and became certified with Path International. When participating with other therapeutic centers , she found that many programs were not focused enough on therapy or creativity in their lesson plans. Taking the foundation of some of the best programs, using her own farm as a home base, SuMMit Centre was born. With lots of teaching experience, a renovated barn and a well thought out program, we are ready!
LESSON HIGHLIGHTS
- Our program is SMALL and PERSONALIZED with a eye on QUALITY
- All Instructors teaching at SuMMit Centre are Path Certified and all volunteers trained
- Weekly progress reports are kept and Instructors will be happy to work with any of the riders Health Care Professionals in setting goals
- We will periodically film video for our riders "My Journey" video
- Instructors will develop well thought out lesson plans that are both beneficial and fun!
- Our horses are our partners in this service and are well trained and loved
- We will be designing a sensory trail that will be incorporated into our lessons and open to the public
- Our equipment and facility goes through frequent safety checks
- We want to build a COMMUNITY of riders and families that will encourage outside activities and support
- Weekly lessons are purchased in a monthly block @ the following rates. Ask about scholarships.
- 30 minute lessons are $30
- 45 minute lessons are $45
- 60 minute lessons are $50
SuMMit Centre Services
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SuMMit Centre is committed to offering SAFE, INCLUSIVE, PROFESSIONAL and PERSONALIZED equine programs to special needs children and adults in our community. Current Programs Include:
Therapeutic Riding Lessons
The Someone Special Program focuses on lessons and activities geared towards those with intellectual disabilities. Girl Power Horsemanship Program We offer girls 8-14 to experience an EAL program that focuses on building self-esteem and confidence while learning import life skills with non-mounted exercises. Horses Helping Her Horses Helping Her is a free program available to those that have survived sexual assault. Monthly meetings provide support and friendship with others who understand your experience. Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) EAL offers group sessions that include supervised, non-mounted exercises with equine partners. Exercises and interaction with equines have been shown to encourage learning, professional development, team building and healing. All sessions are conducted with certified coaches and horse specialists. Custom programs can be designed for your organization or business. For more information, call 302-690-7235. |