Founded in 1973 by Betty Lou Townley and Linden Moore, TRI has grown to serve 166 individuals from a seven county area and provides classes five days per week with more than 350 volunteers contributing to the program. TRI is currently the only PATH International Premier Accredited Center in the Dayton area providing Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, an experiential treatment option through a partnership with Riverscape Counseling. TRI also partners with Kettering’s South Community to offer a curriculum geared toward at-risk youth, focusing on social skills, problem solving, team work and self-regulating emotions.
Thanks to a grant from the Brighter Tomorrows Foundation, TRI is now able to offer their students’ families an opportunity to be more actively involved in the experience. Students are able to invite up to two of their family members to ride in lessons with them. This program is designed to promote whole-family activity, as well as to give students an opportunity to be the leader in an active learning environment.
The organization is located at FineLine Stables in Springboro.
WHAT THEY NEED
- Paper goods including toilet paper, paper towels and cups
- Cleaning supplies such as Pine Sol, bleach, toilet cleaner, multi-surface cleaner, glass cleaner, Lysol spray
- Liquid hand soap
- Office supplies including 8.5-by-11 computer paper, staples, folders, binders
- New ASTM Certified (adjustable) Riding Helmets – Must be unused, within original packaging within one year of manufacture date and be accompanied by original proof of purchase
- Industrial fans to cool down our indoor arena
- Two-story ladder (non-collapsible)
- Equine fly repellent (new)
- Eight salt licks (small for placing in stalls)
- Bags of Sweet PDZ Stall Refresher
- Bags of pelleted equine bedding
- Printing for student horse show programs
- Folding tables (new or used)
- Home Depot, Lowes or Menards Gift Cards or donations of plywood and 2-by-4s
- Cases of water
- Plastic storage totes (large, lidded)
- Brooms
- 25-horsepower ATV
- Sponsor for Continuing Education Opportunities for Instructors
- Outdoor LED lights for the outdoor arena
- Truck and two-horse trailer
- Donated veterinary care
Delivery of in-kind donations must be scheduled with TRI’s Development Director Christine Pirot at (937) 619-7577, Ext. 3 or cpirot@TRIohio.org to TRI’s office in Centerville (1700 Thomas Paine Parkway, Centerville) or to the farm (5224 Dearth Road, Springboro). Monetary donations should be mailed to TRI at 1700 Thomas Paine Parkway, Centerville, OH 45459.
The organization also needs volunteers — no horse experience is required. The next Volunteer Training is from 5:45 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. Check out www.TRIOhio.org for more info.
If you or someone you know is interested in benefiting from Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, contact TRI’s Program Director Michele Green at (937) 619-7577, ext 1. Mental Health professionals are also invited to contact TRI about future collaborations. Tours are by appointment only.
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