SUPER SERVICE CHALLENGEFALL 2013

Volunteering at TROT in Tucson, Arizona

We are part of a large team of volunteers who give their time to Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT).

TROT uses horsemanship as a form of therapy for children and adults with special needs.

Riders usually have a trio of adults helping them: a horse handler who leads the horse and two others who walk beside the horse, helping the rider learn as they enjoy their riding lesson.

Volunteering at TROT in Tucson, Arizona

In early October, when our regular class of riders had a break, we dug up an old, neglected flower garden.

We planted flowers to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

We also installed a drip irrigation system to provide water to each plant and help it thrive in our desert heat.

The former garden – dirt and a rusty metal flower

Putting in the new garden!

Our plan for an ongoing relationship with TROT

Continuing our volunteer work with the horses and the children every week during the fall and spring sessions.

Volunteering for “Under Western Skies,” a special Saturday program for the children of deployed service members stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Maintaining the flower garden.

How TROT would benefit from the money awarded from this Service

Challenge Provide scholarships for students who are

financially unable to pay for their lessons. Provide for the ongoing care and feeding

of the horses.

For more information…

If you would like to learn more about TROT as an organization, you can watch a professional video at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpOKHaxMS0w

Or you can go to the website: www.trotarizona.org

Thank you for considering TROT as a recipient of the Super Service

Challenge.