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Equestrian Therapy | Victory Gallop

1745 North Hametown Road, Akron, OH 44333

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

Serves youth age 3 to 18 residing in Summit County who meet the following criteria: - Life threatening illness. - A history of physical or sexual abuse. - Emotional impairments per the DSM-V. - Riders must also weigh less than 180 pounds.

Required documents

An initial application must be completed for acceptance into the program. A yearly rider information packet must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

Hours

Three (3) 12-week sessions are offered each year. Call for details.
https://www.victorygallop.org
[email protected]

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office or visit the website for more information. An application can be downloaded from the agency website.

Fees

- Offers a 12-week session for $300. - Offers Rider Sponsorship to riders and their families who are unable to pay the full or partial cost of a session.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Provides therapy for youth with life-threatening illnesses, behavioral and/or emotional challenges through the use of horses.

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211 Summit

Providing organization

Victory Gallop

Offers therapeutic riding and equine-oriented activities to contribute to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being for children with disabilities. Victory Gallop is the home of Willie Nelson, a therapeutic horse since 2017, who visits patients at Akron Children's Hospital.