#HealingThroughHorses Annual Report

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1 #HealingThroughHorses 2018 Annual Report

2 STAR s Mission The mission of STAR is to foster personal achievement by providing therapeutic experiences using horse related activities for persons with disabilities or other special challenges. STAR is a 501(c)(3) organization and holds premier accreditation from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.)

3 Another 30 years... STAR Lenoir City Hwy 11E Lenoir City, TN Phone: Web: STAR South Knoxville 3312 Tipton Station Road Knoxville, TN Phone: By Appointment Only

4 Therapeutic Riding links children and adults that have physical, cognitive or neurological conditions with horses as a means of gaining therapeutic benefits through riding skills and equine interaction. The first half of each lesson focuses on grooming & tacking while the second half is riding. Minis in Motion involves miniature horses and donkeys igniting a spark for learning and personal development. Because of their size, our minis are perfect partners in Equine Assisted Learning activities for rehabilitation centers, veterans programs, at-risk youth, and special education classes. However they excel when paired with residents in Memory Care or Alzheimer s units of assisted living facilities.

5 Changing Strides teaches life skills to at risk youth, those struggling with PTSD, addiction or life stressors by developing partnerships with horses. This program provides tools to better manage stress and foster positive relationships while teaching problem solving, appropriate communication, anger management and self-confidence. Heroes & Horses provides equine assisted activities for veterans facing physical or emotional challenges. Classes may focus on ground only horsemanship or mounted skills. Helping the participants are fellow veterans who understand the military mindset thus providing fellowship and support.

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7 2018 Board of Directors Heath Hildreth - President Hildreth Agency Gavin Baker - Secretary Baker Labs Digital Marketing Agency Bryan Harper - Treasurer Regions Bank Adam Waller Pat Summit Foundation Adrian Jay Random Acts of Flowers Allen Wilhoit Northwestern Mutual Angie Martin Coulter & Justus Bill Boring Robert Half Finance & Accounting Chuck Mabe Christman Company Ned Morgan Community Brands Panagiotis Sox Tzerefos Cloud Architect Paul Nichols Retired Executive Sarah Lightner Community Volunteer Suzanne Prince Community Volunteer Civic Groups/Corporate 4% 2018 Sources of Operating Funds Grants & Foundations 19% Lesson Fees 18% In Kind Donations 5% Other Income 6% Private Donations 17% 2018 Operating Expenses Special Events/Fundraisers 31% Program 74% Tiffany Ogle Pilot Travel Centers Mobility City of East Tennessee Tim Hinson Retired Executive KEY STAFF MEMBERS Lynn Klimas Petr Executive Director Shawn Snyder Development Director Kristen Sanders Director of Operations Fundraising 8% Administrative 18%

8 249 Participants 4, 715 hours Participants included children and adults with physical, neurological and mental disabilities; youth considered at-risk; and veterans with disabilities. Minis in Motion program engaged 1080 people during their visits to memory care facilities, camps and school groups. Participants by County of Residency All 14 STAR instructors are PATH Intl. Certified Other* 2% 3 Advanced Instructors Roane 4% Sevier 2% Blount 10% Anderson 6% 3 ESMHL (Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning). 5 Students from University of Tennessee in Therapeutic Recreation and Social Work completed their internships at STAR. 4 individuals enrolled in STAR s instructor mentor program Loudon 24% Knox 52% *McMinn, Monroe, Union

9 EAL Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) is an experiential learning approach which promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional and personal goals through equine-assisted activities. STAR hosted several corporate retreats as well as field trips for home school groups, special education classes and camps. Each event is tailored to the group s needs and educational goals. STAR volunteers are the lifeblood of the program. 453 STAR volunteers contributed an average of 34.8 hours per person; an increase of 12.8 hours each from 2017.

10 Ages of Riders Participant Disabilities* Autism Spectrum Disorder Developmental Delay Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Attention Deficit Disorder PTSD Intellectual Disability Brain Injury Speech Delay Multiple Sclerosis Sensory Processing Disorder Hearing Impaired Anxiety *Not all listed

11 2018 Highlights 6% increase in number of riders from 2017 to Group work days 1,925 bales of hay put up at Lenoir City, keeping equine maintenance costs down and STAR self-sufficient, representing $9,625 in cost savings 20 Speaking Engagements Governor s Star award to 4 STAR volunteers: Kimberly Reed, Camden Reed, Chuck Gannaway and Robin Bowen STAR s Volunteer Coordinator, Brittany Ferrell won the Governor s Star award for Volunteer Manager of the Year Averaged 5 mini visits per month Inagural Run with the Goats at STAR South Knox in partnership with the South Knox Business Alliance Selected beneficiary for Checkerboard Children s Charities Derby Day fundraiser Songwriter s in the Round produced a 14% increase in income from 2017 UT Ag students designed water reclamation system for South Knox arena roof New Bleachers, HVAC, doors, electronic openers, pavers, concrete, siding, bathroom & lobby built for South Knox generously donated by community organizations and individuals New EAL class for Revision House (addiction recovery) New position added: Facilities Assistant Restructured organization chart in conjunction with succession plan to assure sustainability.

12 Thank you for your support. #HealingThroughHorses