The group is composed of about fifty kids, each special in their own way. They spend their entire week looking forward to Monday mornings, when they meet with their best friends; Bailey, Christopher Robin, and Chipmunk. These are just a few of the horses that help each of these children through hippo therapy. Hippo therapy is the technique used at the Kissock Horse Center (KHC) to aid the progress of children with various ailments, including Down's Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and other learning disabilities.

Recently some our riders were able to participate in the Montana Special Olympics. We brought Christopher Robin and Chipmunk along and the riders and our volunteers enjoyed themselves immensely!!

 

Joani and her crew get support from many different sources. In addition to the devoted volunteers, Butte Special Riders also receives help from the North American Riding Association for the Handicapped and United Way, providing that they meet at least 90 percent of the standards. Through United Way, KHC is fully insured.

Joani feels that first and foremost it is an “honor” to do this for these children. Also, it is satisfying and it lets the volunteers give back to their community.” 

This program has proven to be as rewarding for the volunteers as it is for the children. Butte Special Riders is always looking for volunteers. So, if you are thinking about making a contribution to your community, consider the Butte Special Riders. A program for adult handicapped riders is conducted on Tuesday evenings during the summer. So, if you can't manage the day schedule, come out in the evenings.

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BSR Fund Raiser

	Kissock Horse Center recently sponsored a horse show with all proceeds donated to Butte Special Riders.The theme was Halloween Fun. There was an silent auction, a tack swap, costume classes, switcheroo-showmanship, bobbing for apples, as well as all the usual trail, showmanship, horsemanship, English and western pleasure classes. A great time was had by all!!