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2006 Fountain Foundation - Rocky Top Therapy Center
Now, each time you toss a few coins into one of our dazzling new fountains, you're also helping those in need. All of the proceeds collected from the fountains are donated to local charities and other worthwhile organizations. So, go ahead toss a coin and make a wish. Together we're helping to make a positive change right here in our own community.
The 2006 Fountain Foundation recipient is Rocky Top Therapy Center. Rocky Top Therapy Center was founded in 1990 and is one of less than 200 premier accredited riding centers recognized by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).
Located on a working ranch in Keller, Texas, the Center was established by Doug and Vivian Newton, who understood the physical and emotional benefits that horseback riding could offer their community's population of individuals with disabilities.
Currently, Rocky Top Therapy Center addresses the needs of over 200 emotionally, mentally and physically challenged individuals each week utilizing 53 therapy horses, a low-elements challenge course and a barnyard filled with pot-bellied pigs, goats, chickens and miniature donkeys and horses.
The Rocky Top staff has been carefully selected to provide premier expertise in therapeutic and horse professions to ensure that the objectives of the programs are met. The Center serves individual families, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, schools and other organizations that assist the disabled or disadvantaged.
For more information about Rocky Top Therapy Center, visit http://www.rockytoptherapy.org
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