Beyond Boundaries
Equine-assisted therapy for individuals with disabilities.
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Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit equine-assisted therapy center that provides physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services to children and adults with disabilities. Founded in 2003 by Beth Stamp, a physical therapist who combined her passion for horses and therapy, the organization officially gained non-profit status in 2004. Stamp, along with community supporters, established the center to enhance the quality of therapy services available in Arkansas. The organization is recognized as a leading provider of these services in the state, serving over 100 individuals annually.
The core of its services is hippotherapy, which utilizes the multidimensional movement of a horse as a treatment strategy. This approach, delivered by trained physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, helps clients achieve functional goals by improving motor skills, mobility, self-care abilities, and communication. The movement of the horse's pelvis, which is similar to a human's, provides sensory and neurological input that is crucial for a client's development.
In addition to therapy services that are often billed to insurance, Beyond Boundaries offers therapeutic and recreational riding lessons for both individuals with disabilities and able-bodied riders. They also host special events like school field trips and community gatherings. The business operates primarily from its location in Ward, Arkansas, with plans to open a second location in Alma in 2024. As a non-profit, its operations are funded through service fees, which include an out-of-pocket arena fee per therapy session, and donations, including client and horse sponsorship programs.
Keywords: equine-assisted therapy, hippotherapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, therapeutic riding, disability services, non-profit, rehabilitative medical services, horsemanship, hippotherapist, special needs therapy, equine movement therapy, Arkansas healthcare, adaptive riding, motor skill development, sensory integration, pediatric therapy, adult rehabilitation, community health services