Mission: Saddles and Smiles is a Jefferson County 4-H Club. Established in Jefferson County, WV, it is a Therapeutic Riding Club for disabled children. Our club is unique in that we work with both abled and disabled children. The 4-H members work directly with the horses and disabled participants, teaching and learning from each other- children helping children-Saddles and Smiles 4-H club allows disabled children to ride ponies while giving the abled child the opportunity to help. Saddles and smiles also has a community project called Ponies and Promises - It provides therapeutic riding to disabled children and adults that are not of 4-H age. We work together to make sure that everyone can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!

Results: Saddles and Smiles has provided theraputic riding for hundreds of children and adults with disabilities since it was started.

Target demographics: children with disablilites

Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 50 children

Geographic areas served: Jefferson County, WV

Programs: theraputic riding.