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About

Equine Facilitated Therapy for the Mind, Body and Soul

Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities through the healing partnership between horse and human.

Our mission is to provide Equine-Facilitated Therapy that strengthens the mind, body, and spirit. Since 1982, we have opened our barn doors to anyone facing physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges. As a volunteer-driven organization, our work is made possible through the generosity of donors, sponsors, and community support.

Freedom Hills proudly holds recognition as a PATH Premier Accredited Center, a Maryland Horse Discovery Center, and a Maryland Certified Program for Farm-Based Education.

We are qualified to work with:

  • Veterans’ Issues
  • Down Syndrome
  • Emotional Disabilities
  • Physical Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Deaf, Blind, Mute
  • Paraplegia
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Alzheimer
  • Mental Challenges
  • Head Trauma
  • Quadriplegia
  • Amputee
  • “At Risk” Youth
  • Autism
  • And More!

Equine Specialist

Executive Director, Renee Dixon, has been offering quality riding lessons and sharing her knowledge and love for horses to children and adults since 1982. Renee holds a BS in Equine Studies, Advanced Certification with Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship, Centered Riding Level 3, and Parelli Level 2.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Rebecca Williams,  President
  • Emily Dinger, Vice President
  • Dave Legge, Treasurer
  • William Bolling
  • Laura Peyton-Holt
  • Patrick Dixon
  • David Waybright
  • Faith Waybright
  • Alex Luther

PATH REGISTERED INSTRUCTORS

  • Renée S. Dixon, B.S.E.S.
    PATH Advanced Instructor
    USDF Bronze Medalist
    USEF Bronze Para- Dressage Coach
    Centered Riding, Certified Level III
    Parelli Level 2 Certified
  • Katherine Intano, RN, BSN, CTRI
  • Susan Ferrenz, BSAG,CTRI, MSED,PA-CNORARY BOARD

ADVISORY BOARD

  • Dr. Patti Blakesley
  • Karl Fockler, Esq.
  • Dr. John Lee Jr., D.V.M.
  • Dr. William Riddle Jr., V.M.D., Ph.D
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