The American Way is to Volunteer
"Be A Dream Maker"
Volunteers
are
crucial
to
the
success
of
Dream
Riders!
They
offer
encouragement,
support,
knowledge
and
friendship
to
every
one
of
Dream
Riders
special
equestrians.
Volunteers
from
all
walks
of
life
are
appreciated.
A
knowledge
of
horses
may
be
helpful
but
is
not
a
requirement.
We
always
welcome
help
in
all
areas
of
our
program,
such
as
serving
on
the
Board
of
Directors,
public
relations,
fund
raising
projects,
social
events,
horse
care,
care
of
equipment,
etc..
Volunteers
experience
the
pride
and
joy
of
seeing
riders
of
all
ages
move
towards
accomplishing
personal
goals
and
improving
the
quality
of
their
lives.
Volunteers
are
Dream
Riders
key
element
in
making Dreams become Reality.
There
was
a
little
girl
(about
3
yrs
old)
that
came
to
the
program
about
a
year
after
I
started.
Lenise
could
not
walk
at
the
time.
Her
goal
was
to
be
able
to
walk.
We
worked
with
her
every
week
to
strengthen
her
muscles
to
accomplish
this
goal.
One
day,
she
and
her
mother
pulled
up
and
I
went
to
help
her
out
of
the
car.
Her
mother
made
me
stop
and
wait
about
100
yards
from
the
car.
Lenise
got
out
of
the
car
with
all
smiles
as
usual
and
proceeded
to
walk
towards
me.
So
many
emotions
came
over
me
at
the
time.
It
was
the
greatest
feeling
in
the
world.
Later
that
year
her
family
moved
and
she
was
not
able
to
continue
with
the
program.
Last
year,
I
was
at
the
market
with
a
friend
and
a
lady
came
up
to
me
and
asked
if
I
volunteered
at
Dream
Riders.
Over
nine
years
had
passed
and
I
met
up
with
this
precious
young
lady
again
in
life.
She
was
as
tall
as
me
with
the
same
beautiful
smile.
The
same
feelings
came
back
to
me
as
though
I
was
seeing
her
walk
for
the
first
time
again. It was amazing.”
Patrice
Dream
Riders
accommodates
two
passions
that
I
have
in
life,
the
love
of
horses
and
the
love
for
helping
people.
I
have
been
involved
in
this
program
since
1998
and
every
experience
is
challenging
in
many
different
ways.
I
have
met
many
new
friends
and
hope
to
make
more.
This
program
has
helped
many
people
in
their
lives
including
myself.
It
is
as
much
therapeutic
for
the
volunteers
as
it
is
for
the
riders.
I
had
to
stop
this
program
for
a
couple
of
years
due
to
life’s
little
hurdles.
I
felt
something
was
missing.
in
my
life
at
the
time.
Being
back
at
Dream
Riders,
I
now
know
what
was
missing.Thanks
to
the
Dyers
for
this
wonderful
program
and
making
dreams
come true. Below is my story as it happened to me.
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“Our mission is to provide an
opportunity for people with special
needs to benefit from equine
assisted activities in a safe and
rewarding environment.”
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PATH International Premier
Accredited Riding Center
DREAMS BECOME A REALITY THROUGH GOD’S HELPING HANDS AT DREAM RIDERS
“I've
been
with
the
program
for
three
years
and
have
seen
miracles
happen
on
a
regular
basis.
They
come
in
the
form
of
giggles
and
grins
of
some
very
special
equestrians
who
come
to
Dream
Riders
to
experience
the
joy
of
riding
horses.
While
it
may
look
like
the
lessons
are
just
fun
and
games,
they
serve
many
important
purposes.
They
encourage
the
riders
to
communicate
with
others
and
follow
a
series
of
directions.
They
help
the
riders
develop
core
strength
to
help
them
in
their
daily
lives
away
from
the
farm.
They
allow
the
riders
to
gain
confidence
as
they
learn
real
riding
skills.
And
yes
they
bring
about
a
bucket
full
of
laughter!
While
these
precious
riders
and
their
families
gain
much
from
their
lessons,
I
find
I
never
leave
the
farm
without
a
full
heart!
Jennifer
and
Corky
are
the
consummate
professionals
and
yet
they
make
sure
that
everyone
involved
knows
beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are a part of a family. Dream Riders is truly a blessing to many!”
“My
name
is
Cameron,
and
I
am
a
physical
therapist
in
Columbia
and
Newberry
as
well
as
a
Dream
Riders
volunteer.
I
started
volunteering
with
Dream
Riders
when
I
was
in
high
school
–
then,
it
was
just
a
way
to
spend
time
with
horses
and
looked
good
on
college
applications.
After
moving
away
and
volunteering
at
several
other
therapeutic
riding
programs,
I
realized
none
of
them
measured
up
to
the
bar
Jennifer
and
Corky
had
set
in
safety,
quality,
and
fun
for
the
riders.
After
returning
home
3
years
ago,
I
started
volunteering
here
once
again.
Since
then,
Dream
Riders
has
become
a
place
where
I
get
to
share
something
I
love,
horses,
with
some
amazing
kids
who
otherwise
would
not
be
able
to
experience
it;
a
place
where
I
watch
them
gain
strength
and
confidence
as
they
learn
to
ride
and
love
every
minute;
a
place
where
I
gain
perspective
as
I
see
the
riders
and
their
families
demonstrate
such
courage
and
joy
in
spite
of
life’s
obstacles.
It’s
something
I
look
forward
to
being
a
part
of
every
week
because
of
the
impact
it
has
on
everyone
involved,
and
it’s
a
whole
lot
of
fun!”
Cameron
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“
I
thought
ya’ll
would
enjoy
my
brother
and
I’s
graduation
card.
I
wanted
to
thank
you
for
giving
me
the
opportunity
to
volunteer
at
Dream
Riders.
It
has
changed
my
life.
I
can
confidently
say
that
I
have
become
a
better
person
through
this
program
and
have
learned
how
to
love
others
without
judgement.
Thanks
you
all!
Rebecca
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