Second Day at ASPIRE TRP!

Well let me tell you first about how my first day as an intern went with this non-profit agency. When I came in I immediately got to meet two other interns. The idea of this program is so excited. I have a love for horses and children. This is a great way to get me involved with both. Yesterday I was able to interact with the horses and get to know them on a more personal basis. (poop scooping) I didn't mind since part of owning a horse is taking care of it as well. It is like a giant litter box :) Anyways the two events will be filled with horse knowledge and also some sensory games. The ages will range from 6-12 years old.

Now let me tell you some things about ASPIRE. ASPIRE's Mission statement is this: ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program provides benefits to individuals with disabilities through animal-assisted activities and outreach programs. They are always looking for volunteers seeing as it is a non-profit administration. 

Marilyn is the executive director and graduated from UNI in 1991 with a BA in Social Work with an emphasis in Family Services and Criminology. She has always enjoyed working with children with special needs as well as horses, and it was her dream to start a program that involved them both. In 1998, she and her daughter started ASPIRE. "ASPIRE has been a blessing and inspiration in my life."   Facts posted on this blog are accredited to the website. You can look into this more by visiting http://www.aspiretrp.org/default.php