Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding and Respite was founded in 2010 by a group of people devoted to developing a comprehensive program to help those living with autism and other physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities, as well as their siblings, parents and caretakers. Blue Sky's therapeutic riding center has helped many special needs individuals gain confidence and improve motor skills, cognitive ability and gain valuable life skills. Blue Sky wants to be able to offer the opportunity for riders of all abilities, including siblings of special needs individuals, to also be able to ride and compete in special events. We are creating an environment to teach life skills, offer the ability to participate in events such as Special Olympics, offer referrals to community resources and assist and offer support and respite to all members of a family with special needs children. Our plans for future programs include a resource center for families to access quality help and programs and a respite day camp for individuals of all abilities. We want Blue Sky to become a place of respite, strength and resources for families living the day-to-day challenges of raising a special needs child. Our goal is to serve this growing need in our community with these programs at minimal or low cost to our families. In addition, we will look to positive and proactive fundraising events and donations to help this community resource continue to expand and serve a vital need.
