Pony Power-Personal Narrative

It was among the first few days of June, and my fourteen-year old self hopped out of my mom’s car, with a quizzical look on my face. I was attending the orientation and briefing for the group known as Pony Power, a non-profit organization giving special needs and at-risk children a unique opportunity to ride, care for, and interact with horses. My mom knew the owner, and had signed me up to volunteer here over the summer to help with this organization’s horse therapy.
Thoughts were swirling through my head – “I have nothing in common with these people! We have no connection! How can I possibly help these kids? They have emotional, social, mental, and physical disabilities – I don’t even have a sibling!”
“See you at five!” said my mom as she pulled out of the driveway of the entrance to the farm.
I walked past the gates which were swinging mightily in the wind, and entered the farm. It appeared rather desolate upon first impression, but I was early. And anxious. And wondering how on earth I could help little kids with all these issues!
Soon I walked into the nearest building, which was in fact, the volunteer center. The lady at the desk told me to take a seat, citing the fact that more volunteers were due presently. Smiling faintly, for …show more content…
Lead walkers would guide the horse around the ring, and side walkers would use their arm to form a “leg-lock” around the rider’s thigh or calf, to help the child keep his or her balance. A bit later on, we actually practiced these holds with a rider on a horse, and viewed a short presentation about Pony Power. By the time it was five o’clock, and my mom was back to pick me up, I was very impressed. I truly recognized that being on a farm with such serenity, which I myself enjoyed, and with such wonderful therapeutic programs in place would be of great value to children with special