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| "I did it!" Sarah may not b We work with clients experiencing physical disability and injury; mental health issues; developmental disabilities; and chronic illness. Our clients faces challenges with cerebral palsy, spinal bifida, brain trauma, stroke, and paralysis; multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and arthritis; PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive/compulsive disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorders. Animal-assisted therapy is ideal for all these situations, providing opportunity for emotional management and awareness, and improving social and relationship skills that help facilitate greater self-esteem, self-expression, confidence, and healthy integration into society. S.T.A.R.S. is also an important community for families and caregivers, providing a unique form of support, respite, release, and understanding. Click Here to Learn How You Can Start Riding with S.T.A.R.S., Inc. CLICK HERE for Rider Paperwork
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e able to walk, but she can ride, thanks to the help of the volunteers, instructors and contributors of S.T.A.R.S. Therapeutic riding is ideal for individuals of all ages – from toddlers to senior citizens – experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, or social challenges. S.T.A.R.S. supports each rider with compassion and empowerment, not pity. Our goals don’t limit riders by the same expectations the experience elsewh