Provide HorseTHERAPY to 50 Nicaraguan Children

All the therapy and education programs are now functioning full time in Special Families, Gustavo is picking up children and meeting mothers and children at the park for transportation to the finca for horse therapy. We had to take a break because it was dangerous for families to travel during the Social/Political crisis, which is still in effect however we are not so much directly being threatened. Our mothers can attend the therapy without danger. 

The mothers are organized to work together while they wait their turn for therapy.  A Mother Promoter is accompanying them and is working on a special interview and form which we developed during our down time.  The form is designed to help the mother communicate more about her situation and share about her life with a child with a handicap. It is a fun activity for the mothers and is a great way to spend the time with one another. The completed form using popular education dynamics will help the organization to get to know each mother and family better. This helps to serve them better, build community, plus build the mother´s self-confidence at the same time.

In our horse therapy one day a week is dedicated to the students of Rayitos our primary special education program.  This gives them an opportunity to get fresh air and receive their therapy together.  It also gives the teachers the opportunity to accompany them and work with them as a group as they await their turn on the horse.  Another interesting aspect about horse therapy is that it is an opportunity for these children and their mothers to be in relationship with nature.  This a great de-stressor for mothers whose children have different handicaps and they hardly have any time to enjoy nature.  We are very grateful to all of our donors who have helped us to continue this program which has so many healthy and natural advantages to help children and their families to strive to improve their lives.  As we watch children walk, control their limbs, improve their balance and their heads and necks, we think: “Can this get any better?” Yes horse therapy works Miracles!!