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 * Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm **

13195 Upper Applegate Jacksonville, OR 97530 541.899.8627 info@SanctuaryOne.org

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Sanctuary One helps people of all ages experience nature's power to heal by volunteering on a real working farm; They provide educational tours that open people's hearts and minds; They invite schools and youth-serving nonprofit groups to visit the farm for some fresh air, exercise, and hands-on service-learning; They help teenagers who are in legal trouble learn how to make better choices; They mentor interns who want to become the next generation of care farmers; They promote the ethics of sustainable living; and They provide a safe, loving home to rescued farm animals and house pets

Sanctuary One's education program promotes environmental literacy, which they define as an individual’s understanding, skills and motivation to make responsible decisions that consider his or her relationships to nature, animals, the community, and future generations.

Why do kids need environmental literacy? Studies show that providing students with quality opportunities to directly experience the natural world can improve students’ overall academic performance, self-esteem, personal responsibility, community involvement, personal health, and understanding of nature.



HOPE Equestrian Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with physical, emotional and learning disabilities. HOPE offers classes for all ages, in group or private lessons. Riders’ disabilities include autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities and developmental delays. The instructors and staff design and monitor individualized lesson plans based on input from doctors, therapists, teachers and parents. Students are evaluated regularly and goals are set to address their physical, emotional and social needs. Individual and class goals encourage each rider to be the best he/she can be, on and off the horse.

Because horseback riding gently and rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, muscle tone, balance, posture, coordination and motor development. For individuals with mental or emotional disabilities, the unique relationship formed with a horse can lead to increased confidence, patience and self-esteem, as well as emotional well-being. The sense of independence found on horseback benefits all who ride.

PO box 396

Eagle Point, OR 97524

**Phone:** (541) 776-0878

**Email:** info@hopeequestria. ..

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