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     In the fall of 2010 we began our Performance Partner program where we team up with local charitable organizations.  Our partnership involves bringing information to our patrons and audiences about the organization, and sharing the donated proceeds from our concerts.  We have a new Performance Partner for each concert.

     Our first Performance Partner was Respite Care of Fort Collins, which provides short-term quality care for children with developmental disabilities and respite to their families.

    This past spring we partnered with local student Leah Fox and her two fund-raising efforts, Pennies 4 Pumps and Dragonfly Jewelry.  Leah raises fund to purchase insulin pumps for children; her story and more information about her fund-raising efforts can be found on her website.

    For our December program CYC is partnering with Front Range Exceptional Equestrians, a Fort Collins based therapeutic riding program.  Read more about this incredible organization below.


To visit our Performance Partners' websites click on the following images

F.R.E.E.
Pennies 4 Pumps Respite Care of Fort Collins

      Front Range Exceptional Equestrians (F.R.E.E.) is a therapeutic horseback riding organization that serves people with special needs. Based in Fort Collins, our trained volunteers and certified instructors provide classes at Colorado State University and at Legacy Stables.

     What is therapeutic horseback riding? People with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges benefit greatly from horseback riding. For those with physical challenges, riding a horse moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, which improves flexibility, balance, coordination, and muscle strength. Therapeutic riding helps those with cognitive issues to plan and process instructions. Individuals with emotional challenges gain increased confidence, patience, and self-esteem. All riders benefit from the socialization with each other, volunteers, and instructors, as well as the human-animal bond.Riders are accompanied by horse leaders and side walkers to help steady them in the saddle. Certified instructors conduct activities such as walking and trotting in a circle or through obstacles. Riders do stretching exercises on horseback and enjoy games. In addition to class work, riders may take part in horse shows and trail rides.

 

     Horses are donated or privately owned. All horses are evaluated for their temperament, physical condition, and suitability for the program. They receive training for learning to respond to voice commands, to accommodate riders with balance issues, and to work with the leaders and side walkers.

 

     F.R.E.E. is a recognized as a Premiere Accredited Center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). To qualify for this accreditation, F.R.E.E. must meet strict requirements and be re-evaluated every five years.

 

     Formed in 1983 as ‘Let’s Ride’, the organization name was changed to Front Range Exceptional Equestrians in 1987 and became a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. F.R.E.E. is supported by direct contributions, special events (including our TEES Fore TWO golf tournament in September), and grants.

 

For more information visit www.ridewithfree.org or

call 970-221-0646.




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