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Personal Ponies
Organizational Information
Parent Organization
Simple Blessings Therapy Farm
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
A unique non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the physical,social,emotional,behavioral,& cognitive functioning of children & adults by providing animal assisted therapy & activities, as well as attending numerous community events. We also raise, train & place tiny shetlands as companions to people with special needs.
History of Organization
The national non-profit Personal Ponies, Ltd. was established in 1987 by Marianne Alexander. Personal Ponies now has programs in all 50 states, Canada and has recently expanded overseas. Simple Blessings Farm has been offering services locally since 2001.
Accreditations and Licenses
Our director, Nancy, attended IUP, majoring in Speech Pathology/Audiology & Education of Exceptional Students. She is also a Licensed Practical Nurse & received certification in Animal Assisted Therapy Practice from University of Michigan School of Nursing. Community Director of Personal Ponies,Ltd. Southwestern Pennsylvania
Affiliations
Personal Ponies,Ltd. National Non-Profit
Legal Structure
Non-profit corporation
Funding Sources
Local Funding comes strictly from Private Donations
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Contact Number(s)
724-762-8159 - Telephone
Contact Email(s)
psychicpony77@yahoo.com
simpleblessingsfarm77@yahoo.com
Web Addresses
www.personalponies.org - national non-profit
Primary Address
Service Information
Service Area
Indiana,Armstrong,Westmoreland Counties
Service Description
Animal Assisted Therapy
Autistic Services
Behavioral Support
Elder Services
Training Seminars in Animal Assisted Therapy
Bereavement Support
Keywords
ponies, animal therapy, bereavement support, behavioral, learning support, autistic, autism, horses
Available Hours
Hours by Appt.
Fees/Cost for Services
contact for information-scholarships available...fees vary based on services provided.
How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments
Contact the Director
Miscellaneous Information
Handicap Accessibility
yes
Languages Spoken or Available
English, Spanish
Speaker Available
Yes
Volunteer Use
Yes
Volunteer Need
Yes
Volunteer Description
training ponies, grooming animals, assisting on community outings such as parades & nursing home/school/farm visitations, website development, fundraising, animal rescue & rehabilitation, student mentors, volunteer animal handlers during therapy sessions, developing new & innovative programs