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Our Mission
The STAND Foundation ‘s mission is to improve the mental, social and physical development of underrepresented, underfunded and underserved individuals in the DMV area through an array of wellness programs including horsemanship , the basics of riding western and english discipline. The knowledge, skills, and confidence gained through equestrianism is our unique approach to enriching and strengthening the quality of life. We offer Summer Camp, After School programs, workshops, retreats and community outreach to encourage good decision-making, healthy lifestyle practices, and positive socialization.
With the support of our donors and volunteers, we provide year-round services for youth living in under-served and under-funded neighborhoods. We accomplish this through an array of wellness programming:
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Horsemanship
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Basics of Riding
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Mindfulness activities
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Nutrition Education
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Arts (Creative Arts & Therapeutic )
STABLE WELLNESS LIMITED - Jamaica
Healing and Learning
with Horses
Transforming Communities Through Equine Facilitated Learning and Wellness
A curated experience exploring horses as models for community building, wellness, and equine health education. Attendees will engage in sessions designed to highlight the social and economic impact of equine-facilitated services.
What STAND parents say...
" The camp gave her the self-confidence to experience new challenges that she needed to transition to a new environment for school.
Everyday was fun filled with different activities, riding the horses and caring for the horse. She cam ehome sharing her equestrian knowledge.
Ms. Rankin
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