Sycamore Lane Therapeutic Riding Center
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Therapeutic Riding
A therapeutic riding instructor will be leading the horseback session.
Instructors are familiar with the special needs population and have their PATH Int'l Instructor Certifications.
The horses selected as our partners in delivering these therapies are chosen based on their "tolerant" demeanor and physical attributes.
The rider typically is in the process of learning how to manage/ride the horse with the guidance of their instructor.
Initially, there may be a second individual assisting, but the goal is for the rider to learn as much independence on the horse as possible.
The horse is a recreational animal.
The rider will typically ride mounted astride the horse with minor adaptations as needed, depending on what the instructor or a consultative therapist deems appropriate.
A variety of activities, games, etc. may be incorporated into the session to make it both enjoyable and therapeutic for the rider.
Individuals of a mild to moderate level of disability can be considered for the therapeutic riding, typically needing independent sitting balance with modifications and some understanding of basic safety guidelines.
Hippotherapy
A Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapist will be leading the horseback session
Therapists are familiar with horses and trained as a Level I or Level II therapist by the American Hippotherapy Association and are PATH Int'l Certified Therapists.
The horses selected as our partners in delivering these therapies are chosen based on their "tolerant" demeanor and physical attributes
There will always be one other person (stable employee or volunteer) managing the horse during a Hippotherapy session
There may be a third individual, called a side walker, spotting the child on horseback
The horse is, essentially, a therapeutic treatment tool
The child will be on horseback, but may ride in a variety positions, or with a variety of adaptations, depending on what the therapist deems most therapeutically appropriate for the child.
A variety of activities and games may be incorporated into the session to make it both enjoyable and therapeutic for the rider
Individuals of any level of disability can be considered for Hippotherapy; although there are some precautions and contraindications for this activity which does have some inherent risk due to the nature of the activity.
Non riding, Equine-related Activities
Founded
by a doctor, our facility is well equiped, medically speaking, and
caters to clients with higher level of disabilities. As such, we are
seeing a steady increase in the number of clients sent to us because
they are highly disabled and have exclusionary medical problems that
precludes them from riding, based on PATH Intl. standards. We have
created programs for these special clients - with severe mental and
physical disabilities – that utilize our miniature horse and two boar goats and
include non riding, equine-related activities such as: taking them
for walks, brushing and bathing the miniature, drawing them, braiding
mane, and teaching them how the animals are cared for. They are even
allowed to paint with watercolors on the miniature – expressing
their feelings. They bring the riders great joy and this form of
therapy is very calming, diffusing and non-threatening - even to the
patients with sensory integration difficulties. We feel it is a
critical adjunct to our equine therapy program.
EFC (Equine Facilitated Counseling)
Through the use of equines and our Equine specialist in Mental Health and Learning, we work with the client and a mental health professional to assist with PSTD as well as the trauma of abused or trafficked individuals
Veterans Program
Through the assistance of WWP (Wounded Warrior Project, we are working with local Veterans in Clackamas County to provide free services for support. They work with other Veterans to learn to train horses, learn how to ride, receive mental health assistance when needed.
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Login and updateAwards
Region 9 -Instructor of the Year: Lisa Hanson, SLTRC Program Director/Instructor 2011
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
Premier Accreduted Oct 2013 2013
PATH International
Medical Advisory Committee for PATH 2013
PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International
Medical advisory Board 2014
PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International
Affiliations & memberships
AHA, Inc - American Hippotherapy Association 2012
AHA, Inc - American Hippotherapy Association 2013
AHA, Inc - American Hippotherapy Association 2014
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Goals & Strategy
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The goal of Sycamore Lane Therapeutic Riding Center is to serve people in our community who have physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities and bring them into a therapeutic and nurturing environment in which they can succeed and feel part of a program that is dedicated to their success. Using Therapeutic Riding, Hippotherapy, EFC (Equine Facilitated Counseling), Ground Therapies and our Veterans program, we provide support and strategies for success using Equine Facilitated Therapies.
We want to raise the bar in terms of safety in this industry and provide measurable outcomes so that the medical community will see the value of these therapies. We want to build the largest Veterans Program in Oregon and all of our Veteran services are provided at no cost. We eventually want to expand our services to an additional location and through our Boards strategic planning, continue to strive for transparency, honesty and sustainability as a non-profit organization.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Improve Board function and sophistication
Expand Board
Have full time employees with benefits
Continuing education for employees
Increase and improve Grant writing
Facilitate the employment of a full time Director of Development
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are the most sophisticated Medical riding facility in the state of Oregon.
We have crash carts, suction machines, AED defibrillator equipment to handle any medical need of our participants.
Our Executive Director is a Physician/Surgeon.
We are a Premier PATH International Facility.
Our facility is 100% ADA wheelchair compliant.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Now have 2 full time employees with benefits
Are evaluating nearby pasture availability
Are interviewing grant writers
Have interviewed 3 new Board applicants in 2014
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Sycamore Lane Therapeutic Riding Center
Board of directorsas of 04/29/2019
Dr. Suzanne Cleland-Zamudio
Sycamore Lane/Portland ENT Specialists
Term: 2008 -
Suzanne Cleland-Zamudio
Portland Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
Elaine Cleland
Retired Occupational Therapist
Dean Sterner
Riverview Community Bank
Sue Martin
Autism Specialist with the E.S.D.
Doug Martin
Compliance Supervisor, NW Natural
John K. Anderson
Retired City/County Manager
Michelle Bianchi
Certified PATH Instructor
Pat Price
Mike Kolsut
Self
Missy Wryn
Merlocorp
Ted Anderson
CPA
Shari Anderson
Treasurer, City of Oregon City
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes