Rocky Mountain Riding Personal Statement

Previous to starting my journey at the University of Colorado I knew that I enjoyed helping people, but I wasn’t so sure what degree would get me there. I began my studies with an idea that psychology could help me reach that goal. Every psychology course I took was more interesting than the last, and I was hooked, but I still wasn 't sure where this would take me and my goal of helping others. I had volunteered in high school, and so began looking for volunteer opportunities in Boulder. My sophomore year at UC Boulder, I discovered Rocky Mountain Riding Therapy (RMRT), a place that would go on to change my path in life. Having ridden horses most of my life and acting as a ranch hand for my grandfather, this seemed like the perfect fit for me. I had never heard of Therapeutic Riding before …show more content…
My passion has only grown during these years. When working with children during Hippo therapy lessons, it’s easy to see the progress that they are making. When using a horse as a therapeutic aid hippo-therapy uses the horses pelvic movements to help with many different aspects concerning the rider. These riders are benefiting from the movement of the horse and they genuinely enjoy the time they spent with the animals. Being able to facilitate relationships between animals and children is also something that I have become passionate about through my time volunteering. I have been given the opportunity to help children with disabilities find alternative methods in completing day to day tasks, making their lives just a little easier. I have been given the opportunity to help adults regain movement patterns that were previously hindered. I have seen the look on family members and friends faces when they see their loved ones complete a challenging task, or smile from ear to ear. All of these opportunities are rooted in the progressive therapeutic style of