Twelve Buckaroos Complete Kids & Horses Program
Victory Ranch Inc. Continues to Reach Out and Grow
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA—June 23, 2008—Victory Ranch Inc. hosted twelve special SCCFAPA (Santa Clara County Foster & Adoptive Parents Association) youth, and provided an innovative equine Kids & Horses Program that unites foster and adopted kids 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 twelve sessions.
Kids & Horses Program Expands to San Mateo County
Victory Ranch is expanding its operations to include a summer session of the Kids & Horses Program in San Mateo County. “We expect to start one session this summer, and conduct it at the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County”, comments Doug Hutten, the Founder of Victory Ranch. Plans also include a continuation of the Program in San Jose at Almaden Equestrian Center. Victory Ranch Inc. 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 playful ponies and horses provide. Smiles, laughter and glee are the welcomed results of this happy, healing and rewarding outdoor experience, a breath of fresh air from the children’s daily routines.
Set in an environment of experienced equine practitioners and a staff of professional volunteers, combined with the wisdom and patience of the horses themselves, this ground-breaking equestrian program leaves the students with improved communication skills, renewed self-confidence, and a transformed sense of self-confidence… rewards that leave a lifetime impression with these challenged youth. Best of all, there is no charge to these students.
