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JOE AND LINDA CAPPAR
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| Shannon on Bo (helmet removed for photograph) |
How it all began....
In the spring of 1996, Linda and Joe Cappar discovered all they had read and heard about the therapeutic benefits fo
horseback riding for the disabled was absolutely true. Their 24 year old daughter, Shannon, physically, emotionally and mentally
challenged, was just experiencing her first horseback ride. Nervousness and trepidation turned to joy as a delightful
smile developed from ear to ear, and Shannon gleefully shouted, "Look at me, I'm riding Bo!"
The Cappar's additional research convinced them that therapeutic horseback riding and equine related activities
could be of great benefit to many physically, emotionally and mentally disabled persons. Realizing there were no thereapeutic
riding programs near Jacksonville, the Cappars determined, that with the Lord's help, they would establish one. Months
of searching, praying, planning, and arranging financing, along with some truly miraculous events, resulted in locating a
riding instructor and the perfect location.
Named for all of the awesome events leading up to its establishment, Miracle Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center officially
opened in January, 1999, and has been providing therapeutic horseback riding and equine related activities for mentally, physically
and emotionally challenged children and adults since then.
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