The Pocono Equestrian Center 210 N Lincoln Avenue - Scranton, PA 18504 (570) 348-9795

A Riding Center for the Handicapped

Therapeutic Riding & Equine Therapy for child and horse - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

 

About US

The Pocono Equestrian Center committed to helping children and youth who are either underprivileged, at-risk, have a serious illness, learning disabilities, and/or other special needs. We believe they can gain skills leading to fuller, more productive lives through close interaction with rescued and/or rehabilitated horses. The Pocono Equestrian Center was founded February 2003, on the conviction that children with special needs can interact with horses in a way that encourages emotional bonding and promotes self-esteem. We combined a life-long love for horses with programs designed to teach the children how to handle our animals in a safe and loving manner. Emotionally, we need to nurture our children so they can grow up to be a strong part of our communities.

Please contact the office at 570-348-9795 for Riding Applications and Volunteering opportunities.

 
At a Glance
 

Therapeutic Riding Helps Physically
  • Improved balance, muscle strength & coordination.
  • Faster reflexes & better motor planning.
  • Increased range of motion of the joints.
  • Improved respiration & circulation.
  • Stretching of tight or spastic muscles.
  • Increased tone of flacid/hypertonic muscles.

Therapeutic Riding helps Psychologically
  • General sense of well-being. Exercise in the fresh air on a farm away from a medical environment.
  • Improved self-confidence, independence & freedom of movement without walkers & wheelchairs.
  • Increased self-esteem & sense of responsibility by gaining skills required to control an animal much larger and stronger than oneself.
  • Improved risk-taking abilities & problem-solving concepts.
  • Development of patience, cooperation & communication skills.
  • Increased emotional control & self-discipline
 
 
 
 
 
PLCTA

Beverly Peffer, co-founder of The Pocono Equestrian Center receives "Woman of the Year" award from "Parents Loving Children through Austism" PCLTA. The event was held at the Radison at Lackawanna Station on June 1, 2006 in Scranton, PA.

Tara McHale of PCLTA presented the award to Mrs. Peffer for her dedication. Pictured from left are Kathleen Walsh President PCLTA, Beverly Peffer & Tara McHale President of Lackawanna County Coalition for Autism.

 

The Pocono Equestrian Center relies on donations and grants. if you would like to sponsor a program, please contract us. You can also make a donation online. Your donations are tax deductible.

The Pocono Equestrian Center was established in February 2003, by Beverly and Frank Peffer, to help children and youth in need by giving them self-esteem, confidence, and the skills to enhance their daily lives by having interaction with horses. We are committed to training horses and riders safely. So the horses are not abused, unwanted or neglected; instead they are cared for and loved by children, which enables them both to emotionally heal. · As a public non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we are committed to accomplishing our mission while maintaining low overhead. · Our programs are aimed towards the children and youth that are in need or with illness', while providing the family a chance of relief of the daily stresses of life. These children and youth that need an extra boost to get through the difficult times in their lives. The emotional satisfaction that the children and youth get by interacting with the horses has a life long healing effect. This will enhance their daily lives by giving them the opportunity to work with the horses. · The programs for the horses are as well rewarding. We evaluated each horse to see if they would fit into our programs. Depending on the need of the horse, we will then rehabilitate, and train the horse safely with Natural Horsemanship Techniques. We will match the children's ability and previous experience with horses, so they can get involved with the entire process. If the horse doesn't fit into our programs, we will then put them into our adoption program to find a good home.

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Pocono Equestrian Center
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Office Location
210 N Lincoln Avenue
Scranton, PA 18504

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All Proceeds benefit The Pocono Equestrian Center, which is registered with the PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The official registration and financial information of The Pocono Equestrian Center may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999 

 
 

All Proceeds benefit The Pocono Equestrian Center, which is registered with the PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The official registration and financial information of The Pocono Equestrian Center may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999 

 

 

 

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