“Equine therapy has had a very positive impact on our boys! It has given them a sense of belonging, of community, of responsibility, and pride in themselves and their horses, and a sense of accomplishment. They love going to equine therapy They are accepted for who they are, and yet encouraged to become more than they thought they could. Horse therapy has taught them to care for themselves and others. The environment is very accepting and encouraging. Horse therapy helped calm them down and gave them confidence. Finally, it has helped build their core strength and endurance.”
K.C.
Parent of Clients
"Our son, Keith, came to QMA rather fearful. He had a previous riding experience that did not go well. He was embarrassed and disappointed with himself. Because of his love for animals, he wanted to try again sometime, but was afraid. He agreed to give QMA a try. The watchful eye and encouraging words of the staff and volunteers quickly put Keith at ease. He looked forward to each week of lessons and gained confidence. That confidence has spilled over into other areas of his life as he enjoyed time on “his” horse. It was hard for Keith not to be able to ride this past summer because of COVID. That became quite evident at Amery’s Fall Festival parade when he stepped out of the spectator area when the QMA horses passed by and he saw “his” horse Nix. He is hoping to get back in the saddle again to ride Nix."
P.B.
Parent of Client
“My daughter grew in so many areas with Candy, her therapy horse. Her physical therapist noted improvements in balance, coordination, bilateral movements and proprioception. Her sensory needs were meet and her ordinarily anxious personality calmed. She became more independent with the little bit of distance from her parents, especially walking in the woods. Her understanding of animals as living creatures capable of love grew as she greeted the dogs and put a hand on the belly of her horse. She even began to drink more water as she watched the dogs, other riders and volunteers drinking – an unexpected bonus!”
R.S.
Parent of Client
“My daughter loves QMA. She has suffered with anxiety and depression for several years. Being up on a horse lets her forget her worries. She loves the horses, loves the staff because of their caring and fun attitudes. She says at QMA, there is no judgement, you can be you and are loved for it.”
A.M.
Parent of Client
“Since my son has been riding at Quarter Moon Acres, he has been calmer at home, has gotten along better with others and he has been much better at following instructions. Nicholas has a learning disability, but after being at the horse ranch, he now does things that he did not have the confidence to do before."
R.B.
Parent of Client
"Equine therapy has had a very positive impact on our boys! It has given them a sense of belonging, a sense of community, a sense of responsibility, a sense of pride in themselves and their horses, and a sense of accomplishment. They love going to equine therapy! They are accepted for who they are, and yet encouraged to become more than they thought they could. Horse therapy has taught them to care for themselves and others. The environment is very accepting and encouraging. Horse therapy helped calm them down and gave them confidence. Finally, it has helped build their core strength and endurance."
Kerri C.
Parent of Client
"I appreciate the warm, friendly greetings each week, the kind caring helpers, the attention to detail, the attention to detail in matching rider with horse and tack each time. I was appreciative of a safe, sanitized, and well fitting helmet. The volunteers are so kind and patient. Stables and horses are clean and well-cared for. I would highly recommend QMA to anyone."
MaryAnn C.
Grandparent of Client
