Equestrian Therapy | Victory Gallop
Provides therapy for youth with life-threatening illnesses, behavioral and/or emotional challenges through the use of horses.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
1745 North Hametown Road, Akron, OH 44333
Hours
Three (3) 12-week sessions are offered each year. Call for details.
Voice
Fax
(330) 668-6068
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information. An application can be downloaded from the agency website.
Fee
- Offers a 12-week session for $300. - Offers Rider Sponsorship to riders and their families who are unable to pay the full or partial cost of a session.
Eligibility
Serves youth age 3 to 18 residing in Summit County who meet the following criteria: - Life threatening illness. - A history of physical or sexual abuse. - Emotional impairments per the DSM-V. - Riders must also weigh less than 180 pounds.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Agency info
Victory Gallop
Offers therapeutic riding and equine-oriented activities to contribute to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being for children with disabilities. Victory Gallop is the home of Willie Nelson, a therapeutic horse since 2017, who visits patients at Akron Children's Hospital.