Cedar Creek Riding Center
Audio by Kyla Berendzen, photos by Courtney Niendick, posted Dec. 12, 2008
> Cedar Creek Soundslides show
Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center, located about 5 miles south of Columbia, uses horseback riding to provide therapy - and fun - for handicapped children.
Watch our Soundslides show to hear Executive Director Karen Grindler speak about the numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits of horseback riding and of caring for and bonding with a horse.
Grindler also speaks about the growing therapy program that they established in 1988. Cedar Creek has about 100 riders per week and 20 horses. Riders sign up for eight-week sessions, and each class is between one to two hours long, depending on the child. The riders can learn basic horsemanship skills and equine care, and some even have the opportunity to participate in horse shows and events.
For more information, visit Cedar Creek’s Web site.
They are always in need of volunteers!
