Central Illinois Riding Therapy 24th Annual Benefit Horse Show
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Show starts at 9:00 a.m.
Heart of Illinois Arena, Rt. 29, Peoria, IL
RAIN OR SHINE
www.cirt.info
Mission Statement of CIRT
To promote the well-being of persons with disabilities through the provisions
of horseback riding and other related activities within a safe and enjoyable
atmosphere designed by professionals and implemented primarily by volunteers.
Who CIRT Serves
Approximately ninety students per year ride at CIRT, ranging in age from three to
adult, with a variety of physical, emotional, and mental disabilities including:
Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, visual and hearing impairments, learning
disabilities, head trauma, strokes, and others.
Benefits of Therapeutic Riding
· Increased balance, strength and flexibility
· Increased ability to process information
· Independence and self-confidence
· Improved language and communication skills
· For movement impaired disabilities, horseback riding mimics the human
motion of walking in a way unreplicated by any equipment
· Increased quality of life—it’s FUN!!