The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County Hosts an Innovative Kids & Horses Education Program
Victory Ranch Conducts Fall Session
WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA—October 22, 2008—The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County is hosting the Victory Ranch Kids & Horses Education Program Fall sessions in Woodside. “We provide an innovative equine program that unites disadvantaged and under served youth with the magical therapy of horses and ponies. This is an educational opportunity for these kids to learn the basics of horses and horsemanship that includes riding for the last three of ten sessions,” says Doug Hutten, the Founder.
The Mounted Patrol continues to support local community youth programs–The Mounted Patrol supports many of the local youth-oriented equestrian events activities throughout the year including the Annual Woodside Junior Rodeo on July 4th.
The Kids & Horses Education program continues in San Jose at Almaden Equestrian Center with kids from SCCFAPA (Santa Clara County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association). Victory Ranch provides sessions with friendly horses and ponies that are fun, safe and unique for the whole family. Kids learn about their four-legged friends – what they eat, how they communicate, and why they are special. The goal for the participants is to also to learn how to ride. Kids and their families experience the loving connection these friendly ponies and horses provide. Smiles and laughter are the welcomed results of this happy, healing, and rewarding outdoor experience, a breath of fresh air from the children’s daily routines.
This unique equestrian program leaves the students with improved communication skills, renewed self-confidence, and a transformed sense of self-achievement… rewards that leave a lifetime impression with these challenged youth. The program is free to these participants.
