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Pegasus Farm, offering Therapeutic Riding, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 310 Peach Lake Road (Rt. 121), Brewster, NY 10509 in Putnam County. From Pegasus: "Today Pegasus is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center with four chapters throughout Putnam, Westchester and Fairfield counties, including Pegasus Farm, our 20-acre permanent facility in Brewster, N.Y. PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) establishes industry standards for program safety, instructor training and certification, and insurance provisions. "Our PATH International-certified instructors, physical therapists, occupational therapists and licensed educators provide equine-assisted activities to people with special needs, military veterans and at-risk individuals, including disadvantaged youth and abuse survivors. Serving more than 300 students ages four and up each year, we offer therapeutic horseback riding, Horses & Me (an unmounted program), Pegasus Patriots for veterans and Wings for at-risk individuals.
"Therapeutic riding can produce remarkably improved mobility, balance, posture, coordination, language development, behavior control and concentration. Lessons include instruction in basic riding skills as well as opportunities for social interaction, recreation, sport, therapy, and work with developmental concepts.
Location: Brewster
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