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Rosewood Ranch Receives CMNH Grant for Children’s Therapy Program

Rosewood Ranch, a full-working horse ranch, near Pawnee Rock, that offers therapeutic riding sessions to people with developmental disabilities, was awarded a grant for $1,800 by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Via Christi Health.

Proud Cowboy – Logan Gregg poses with his trophy he received at the 10th Annual Rosewood Rodeo in October. Along with all the children riders at Rosewood Ranch, Gregg was publicly recognized for his accomplishments in horse therapy. Thanks to funding provided by Rosewood Ranch and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, horse therapy has remained free to the families of children riders.

Rosewood Ranch is a certified member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, the leading therapeutic horsemanship organization in the world. Ranch instructors provide weekly equine therapy training throughout the year to more than 90 people with developmental disabilities. During sessions in the spring, summer and fall, Fridays are reserved for children.

Horse therapy is more than just riding horses, explained Rosewood Ranch manager Eric Hammond. Maneuvering on horseback around barrels and poles, while placing flags and rings at different stations, allows riders to develop motor skills and improve muscle strength, balance, and dexterity. Hippotherapy has also been shown to be beneficial in advancing cognitive and emotional development.
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For more information, contact Eric Hammond, Rosewood Ranch manager, coosa@rosewoodhorseranch.com, 620-786-1693

December 11, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Michael Dawes, Rosewood Marketing Director, 620-603-6502
MichaelD@rosewoodservices.com