The Better Together Therapeutic Riding Team volunteers training with therapy horse Ted as part of a Horse Boy method training day delivered by Rupert Isaacson, founder of the New Trails Learning System, an approach for addressing autism and neuro-psychiatric conditions through horses, movement and nature.

Better Together and Cara Phort offer thanks for table quiz support

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Representatives of Better Together Therapy Riding Centre and Cara Phort Family Resource Centre have told the Westmeath Examiner they were “blown away by the phenomenal support for their fundraising table quiz”.

As a result, they “would love to send a big message of thanks to everyone who supported our event, kindly hosted by Clarke's Bar in Mullingar”.

Both organisations were overwhelmed by everyone’s extra generous support, the combined effort raised just short of €1,500.

Rupert Isaacson (centre left) leading a Horse Boy method training day for the Better Together Therapeutic Riding Team with lead TR coach and owner Natalie Carey (centre right), TR coach Sorcha Turbitt, and their dedicated volunteer team. Photo by melanie downes

The Better Together team have put a portion of the funding towards training their volunteer team in specialist horse training techniques with Rupert Isaacson.

Rupert is the founder of New Trails Learning Systems (including the Horse Boy method) an approach for addressing autism and neuro-psychiatric conditions through horses, movement and nature.

These methods are now used around the world in therapeutic riding programmes. If you are curious to learn more check out ntls.co online.

Cara Phort Family Resource Centre in Ballynacargy will put their funding towards supporting their already diverse range of services including providing information, advice and support; delivering education courses and training opportunities; providing counselling and support to individuals and groups, and establishing new community groups to meet local needs.

Sponsors of the fundraiser included: Just Books, Slanemore Nurseries, Kilbeggan Whiskey, Midland Motor Factory, Aspire Training, Halo Salt Therapy, Harbour Therapy and Foot Clinic, Des Maguire Hair Supplies, Fagan’s Toys and Office Supplies, Peter Burke, TD, Julia Almer, Vet Farm Supplies, The Rustic Inn, Suzanne Lynch Acupuncture, Wilf’s, Men’s Clothing, Apache Pizza, Wines Direct, Mullingar Golf Club, Better Together Therapy Riding Centre, Horse Knowing Equine Assisted Learning.

If you would like to learn more about the services provided by both groups, their websites are:

Better Together Therapy Riding Centre

Cara Phort Family Resource Centre

The Better Together Therapeutic Riding Team volunteers training with therapy horse Ted as part of a Horse Boy method training day delivered by Rupert Isaacson, founder of the New Trails Learning System, an approach for addressing autism and neuro-psychiatric conditions through horses, movement and nature. Photo by melanie downes
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