 Equine-Assisted Therapy Programs at Camp Able of Buffalo Gap Supported by $14,500 Grant from Community Foundation of AbileneNew Therapeutic Riding Programs Available for People with Special Needs in the Big Country
Camp Able of Buffalo Gap's Founder Receives Keys to New Utility Vehicle The funding from Community Foundation of Abilene was specifically used to purchase a utility vehicle that will help Camp Able optimize its capabilities and improve productivity. Such productivity improvements will help Camp Able dedicate more time and effort to its growing therapeutic riding programs for disabled individuals in the Big Country. The utility vehicle will also help Camp Able care for its 22 horses, many of which are animals rescued from difficult circumstances. Several of the horses Camp Able has rescued have been trained for use in therapeutic riding activities. “We are grateful to the Community Foundation of Abilene for its generous grant,” said Renee Hicks, founder and board member of Camp Able of Buffalo Gap. “With financial assistance and community support from caring individuals and organizations like the Community Foundation of Abilene, we are making great strides toward our mission to cultivate healthy, independent living for people with special needs through skills-based training and equine therapy, with a special focus on using horses that have been rescued from difficult circumstances. We encourage new riders, volunteers and sponsors to join us in our efforts to make a difference in Abilene and the surrounding communities.” Camp Able provides therapeutic riding and skills-based training to individuals with special needs in the Big Country area, including Dyess Air Force base. Camp Able offers both daily programs and summer residential camps. Camp Able has successfully helped individuals of all ages diagnosed with a number of conditions, including autism, developmental disabilities, stroke, post-traumatic stress and emotional disabilities. Camp Able currently partners with three Life Skills classes in the Jim Ned and Merkel school districts to provide equine-assisted therapy to students with special needs. In the future, Camp Able hopes other school districts in the Abilene area will participate in these programs to ensure that all school levels have access to such therapeutic services, from elementary school to senior high school. About the Community Foundation of Abilene The Community Foundation of Abilene collects, invests, and administers charitable endowments for the benefit of our community. We make grants that make our community better. The Community Foundation of Abilene, with community assets of over $106 million, is a nonprofit grantmaker and community builder. The Foundation’s ultimate goal is to give back to the community for generations to come through grant making, endowment building and leading initiatives for important community needs. For more information see cfabilene.org. About Camp Able of Buffalo Gap Advocates for Camp Able (d/b/a Camp Able of Buffalo Gap) is an equine therapy and horse rescue nonprofit that provides therapeutic riding and skills-based training to individuals with special needs in The Big Country of Texas. It is a 100-percent volunteer run organization. It was formed in February 2014 and designated a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in September 2014. Camp Able accepts donations in support of its horse rescue and equine therapy programs. For more information on Camp Able of Buffalo Gap, please visit http://www.camp- End
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