...to enrich the lives of families with special needs children
through customized therapeutic experiences
Disability Resource Expo
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Leg Up Farm was in attendence at York's Disability Resource Expo on May 14, sponsored by State Rep. Seth Grove. Learn more...
May 2011 Volunteer of the Month
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Congratulations to KAREN GREISS...our Volunteer of the Month for May!
Karen with her buddy, Justin.
Karen has volunteered in the barn at Leg Up Farm since February 2011. She has been a key factor in getting the Therapeutic Riding Program up-and-running. Working beside Megan, Leg Up Farm's Equine Director, Karen helped train and exercise each horse in the program. Her goal was to make sure every horse was well-trained and gentle enough to work with our special needs children. Since April, Karen has been a regularly scheduled leader for the riding lessons, guiding the horses and students through the riding arena.
In addition to volunteering at Leg Up Farm, Karen has her own horses and also manages a local stable.
Karen's dedication doesn't end with the horses. She is eager to share her knowledge and expertise with anyone in need and enthusiastically helps other volunteers who are less experienced.
Karen brings a special warmth with her when she walks through the door. She always has a smile on her face, which has proven to be contagious! We are so happy and gracious to have her at Leg Up Farm!
Thank you, Karen for all your hard work!
York County Business Expo
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Thank you Mike and Jordan Brouillette from Senecal Software!
Jordan (left) and Mike (right) from Senecal Software at the York County Business Expo
Fox43 – Add One Job
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Fox43 highlighted Leg Up Farm at the York County Business Expo for creating 28 new jobs over the past year.
Watch the clip...
abc27 – “Horse Therapy Helps Children with Disabilities”
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Leg Up Farm made local headlines after reporter, Dara Rees learned about our new Therapeutic Riding Program.
Visit abc27 to watch the news clip and read the full story.
“Paw-fect Heroes”
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Leg Up Farm is featured in Central PA Magazine's "Paw-fect Heroes" Article in the May 2011 issue.
Read the full article here.
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
Monday, May 9th, 2011
"Helping People Communicate"
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, "This annual event provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing."
Learn more about Better Hearing and Speech Month.