Published February 11. 2012 09:02AM
Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. (HHTLC) received a donation of $1,700 from Preferred Automobile Credit Company (PAAC Co.) of Orwigsburg.
HHTLC is a registered nonprofit organization staffed entirely by volunteers. The center serves riders with a wide variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, attention deficit disorder, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome and traumatic brain injury.The lessons are designed to be both therapeutic and fun.Volunteers pointed out that therapeutic horseback riding has been shown to improve balance, posture, strength and coordination. It also helps to increase self-awareness, self-confidence, attention span, and independence. Often, riders also gain improved social skills.For more information, call Harvey or Elaine Smith at (570) 386-5679 or go to
www.horsesandhorizons.org.
ANDREW LEIBENGUTH/TIMES NEWS Pictured from left are Jen Buehler, marketing manager, PAAC Co.; Kara Reed, community relations director, PAAC Co.; "Happy," a gelding 14-year-old registered quarter horse; Harvey Smith, executive director and occupational therapist with HHTLC; Alice Weaver, president, board of directors, HHTLC; and Janie Miller, secretary and volunteer coordinator, board of directors, HHTLC. Reed said PAAC Co. donates every year to local and deserving nonprofit organizations.