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Boots ‘n Breeches Therapeutic Horsemanship offers Equine Assisted Activities to disabled service personnel and veterans at Brookwood Equestrian Center in Lakewood, WA. Horses for Heroes is a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) program designed specifically to serve this population at NARHA member centers with activities directed by NARHA Certified Instructors. BnB’s Horses for Heroes classes are held at Brookwood Equestrian Center, 6416 150th SW, Lakewood, WA 98439 From I-5, take Thorne Lake Exit. Travel east on Thorne Lane, turn north on 150th St. SW. Follow signs to the center. Contact our office at 253-761-9414 for more information. |
In establishing a Horses for Heroes service, Boots ‘n Breeches joins about a dozen other NARHA centers across the United States that offer Equine Assisted Activities to returning military and veterans. For individuals with special needs, EAA has shown to improve muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination and motor development as well as emotional well-being. |
With a grant provided by the Veteran’s Administration to cover tuition, Boots ‘n Breeches has arranged to do an eight-week pilot program starting June 17 for four wounded veterans at Brookwood Equestrian Center. Brookwood is conveniently located to Fort Lewis, McChord AFB, Madigan Hospital as well as the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. An eight-week pilot program of four veterans will begin in mid-June. For more information, to volunteer or make a contribution, please contact Sandra Reid Boe, Founder and Instructor, at 253-761-9414 or sreid@harbornet.com Our Mailing Address: PO Box 7069 Tacoma, WA 98406 Phone: 253-761-9414 |