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CCS visited Leslie Jacob and her equine buddies at Jacob’s Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center in Hahira, GA. The center is certified with NARHA, instructors who teach at NARHA Centers are required to achieve multi levels of Instructor Certification status. NARHA centers advocate for equine assisted activities and therapies and the equines in this work that inspire and enrich the human spirit.

Many of the clients choose to ride and groom the well mannered horses. With the help of CCS staff and Jacob’s Ladders volunteers the day turned into a memorable event.  Board Member, Cliff Adams is hoping to find away to make this adventure happen more frequently for those individuals who show interest in equine therapeutic activities.

Horseback riding for the disabled is recognized as one of the more progressive forms of therapy. The ability to control a horse as well as one's own body inspires self-confidence, responsibility and teamwork. Best of all, it is a thoroughly enjoyable experience,which creates a special relationship between rider and horse and promotes personal challenges.

Four areas are considered during this therapeutic session.

That's the message that Jessie Bristol heard when she picked up the phone last week.  Jessie purchased the winning ticket in our annual lawn mower give away from some of the clients that attend the Hamilton County Training Center.  When she bought the ticket she said she "never really expected to win but wanted to help CCS out".  Jessie (seated on her new Snapper lawn mower) is joined by Jon Strayer, owner of John's Lawn Equipment, and some of the clients and staff that sold her the winning ticket.