Annually the Leadership Blair County class implements a project to apply its servant leadership studies in ways that positively affect our community and make Blair County a better place in which to live. The Class of 2008 is raising funds for Dreams Go On, a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding sessions for adults and children who are physically challenged, receive mental health, behavioral health or family therapy services. For these individuals, the power and warmth of the horse strengthens and tones muscles, improves balance, head control and coordination, builds self-esteem, and offers a sense of freedom and equality. Dreams Go On utilizes certified instructors and dedicated volunteers who teach responsibility, trust, rules, patience, compassion, self-confidence, teamwork, and safety.

With the funds we raise, we will do the following to benefit the charity:

• Installation of a sand foundation and a shredded rubber flooring system for fall protection and dust elimination in the indoor riding area and outdoor ring.
• Installation of benches and picnic tables for an arts and crafts recreation area.
• Rubber flooring for outside stalls for fall protection.
• Purchase of a trained riding horse or pony to expand the program.
• Training program fees for 2 therapeutic riding instructors.
• Fundraising to pay the salary of an Executive Director for one year for the Dreams Go On Therapeutic Riding Program for the disabled.

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