Record #:

31046

Author(s):

Brymer, Andie Leatherman

Abstract:

Shining Hope Farms, a therapeutic riding facility in Gaston County, North Carolina, serves people with a wide range of disabilities, including Asperger syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and brain injuries. The farm is run by Paul and Milinda Kirkpatrick, and offers various programs for Special Olympics athletes and handicapped horseback riders.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, Aug 2007, p12, por

Subject(s):

Handicapped--Services for; Horse farms; Therapeutics