Balanced Rock Therapeutic Center
Balanced Rock Therapeutic Center, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit therapeutic center that uses horses & other animals as a medium to promote health, wellness, physical, emotional & behavioral therapy to participants and to raise awareness of the therapeutic benefits of animals. We've made our home here at Ivy Rock Farms.
Program
Who would benefit from lessons
Who would benefit from lessons
Who would benefit from lessons
Balanced Rock Therapeutic Center uses animals in “mounted” (riding) and “unmounted” (ground) activities to serve individuals of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds who seek therapy for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:
physical therapy
emotional therapy
depression or bipolar disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Balanced Rock Therapeutic Center uses animals in “mounted” (riding) and “unmounted” (ground) activities to serve individuals of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds who seek therapy for a number of reasons, including but not limited to:
physical therapy
emotional therapy
depression or bipolar disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
stress and anxiety disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
behavior and conduct disorders
and general health and wellness
Activities are conducted year-round by a certified instructor.
About our programs
Who would benefit from lessons
Who would benefit from lessons
Balanced Rock Therapeutic Center focuses on individuals seeking proven therapy alternatives to drugs/medications, therapists, counselors, psychologists, or doctors and individuals who wish to fulfill general health and wellness in a fun, new way. Programs and lessons will include (depending on diagnosis and need of participant):
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Balanced Rock Therapeutic Center focuses on individuals seeking proven therapy alternatives to drugs/medications, therapists, counselors, psychologists, or doctors and individuals who wish to fulfill general health and wellness in a fun, new way. Programs and lessons will include (depending on diagnosis and need of participant):
· Stretching, physical exercise and strengthening
· Sensory stimulation
· Calming & De-stimulating activities
· Activities to build trust and communication
· Team building exercises
· Exercises developing emotional control and improving conduct issues
· Empowerment and inner strength and fulfillment activities
· Focus based exercises
We will be forming a Youth Volunteer Group. Looking for high school age teens with a passion for animals and helping others.
How you can help
Who would benefit from lessons
How you can help
Be Part of Something that Can Change Everything
1. Make a donation to sponsor a therapy horses or offer lesson scholarships.
Your gift, in any amount, is priceless. Just $35 feeds a therapy horse for a week.
Donate Online or by mail
Online donations are secure and the fastest way to donate or you can mail us your tax deductible donation to:
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Be Part of Something that Can Change Everything
1. Make a donation to sponsor a therapy horses or offer lesson scholarships.
Your gift, in any amount, is priceless. Just $35 feeds a therapy horse for a week.
Donate Online or by mail
Online donations are secure and the fastest way to donate or you can mail us your tax deductible donation to:
Balanced Rock Therapeutic Center, Inc
261 Otterkill Road
New Windsor, NY 12553
We also can offer personalized cards that you give as a gift if you would like honor someone. This makes great memorial gifts as well as wedding favors. Email requests to balancedrockcenter@gmail.com
2. Pledge to volunteer
We can always use help during lessons or helping around the farm. Click here to sign up for an orientation with our friends from Making Strides.
3. Give a gift
$7 donation for 1 bale of hay
$10 donation for a bag of bedding
$35 donation for 1 bag of grain
$55 donation for a 30min therapeutic session.
$250 donation for chiropractic adjustment for a therapy horse
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3U6PD4RV9H82E
Donations towards vet expenses can be made directly to our vet for Balanced Rock:
Advanced Equine of Hudson Valley
(845) 202-0230
Winter Break Camp Days
Are you looking for something fun for your child to do during winter break? Join us and your favorite horses & ponies at the farm - Dec 26, 27, 30, & 31st from 10am-2pm. Space is limited.