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*During the 1960's-1970's Richard Donovan built Ironstone Farm and bred, raised, and trained thoroughbred horses. | *During the 1960's-1970's Richard Donovan built Ironstone Farm and bred, raised, and trained thoroughbred horses. | ||
*In the 1970's groups of children with special needs made field trips to the farm. | *In the 1970's groups of children with special needs made field trips to the farm. | ||
*In 1983, Challenge Unlimited began to offer therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities as a non-profit organization. All services were donated by the farm. Its mission was "..to provide effective therapy to people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities, using horses and a working farm atmosphere." as well as "...to involve people in helping the community through volunteer services in a working farm environment," and "...to provide a wholesome, healthy and educational environment for young people of all abilities in which to learn life skills through horse-related activities. | |||
* | *From 1983-1987, Challenge Unlimited had received tax exempt status, and established programs with both the National Birth Defects Center/Genesis Fund and Massachusetts Special Olympics. Ironstone Farm was the first Massachusetts organization to host a Special Olympics Equestrian Event. | ||
*In 1994, a Physical Therapy Building was built for Challenge Unlimited Programs. | |||
* | *By 1996, Challenge Unlimited had A public school contract with Lowell for 400 clients. | ||
*In 1999, 700 clients used the facilities. | |||
*From 2007-2008 | *From 2007-2008, a new indoor arena was built and abutting property bought to develop after-school programs. | ||
*See | *See | ||
[http://www.challengeunlimited.org/AboutChallengeUnltd.htm Overview of Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm] | |||
*"Challenge accepted: 'Unlimited' program saves itself by buying the farm - literally," ''Andover Townsman'', December 13, 2001, p. 1. | |||
*"Therapy for kids gets financial lift: Ironstone fills saddlebags with Banknorth's $10K gift," ''Andover Townsman'', February 17, 2005. | |||
*'Special ride for Special Olympians: Ironstone Farm, riders ready for preliminary," ''Eagle Tribune'', September 19, 2005. | |||
*"New riding ring means year-round therapy, lessons," ''Andover Townsman'', June 14, 2007, p. 6. | |||
*"A day for medals, horses and fun: Special Olympics held at Ironstone Farm," ''Eagle Tribune'', November 8, 2007. | |||
*"Challenge Unlimited's champion honored: O'Brien recognized for lifetime of helping children with disabilities," ''Eagle Tribune'', May 23, 2008. | |||
Revision as of 13:32, 6 August 2013
- During the 1960's-1970's Richard Donovan built Ironstone Farm and bred, raised, and trained thoroughbred horses.
- In the 1970's groups of children with special needs made field trips to the farm.
- In 1983, Challenge Unlimited began to offer therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities as a non-profit organization. All services were donated by the farm. Its mission was "..to provide effective therapy to people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities, using horses and a working farm atmosphere." as well as "...to involve people in helping the community through volunteer services in a working farm environment," and "...to provide a wholesome, healthy and educational environment for young people of all abilities in which to learn life skills through horse-related activities.
- From 1983-1987, Challenge Unlimited had received tax exempt status, and established programs with both the National Birth Defects Center/Genesis Fund and Massachusetts Special Olympics. Ironstone Farm was the first Massachusetts organization to host a Special Olympics Equestrian Event.
- In 1994, a Physical Therapy Building was built for Challenge Unlimited Programs.
- By 1996, Challenge Unlimited had A public school contract with Lowell for 400 clients.
- In 1999, 700 clients used the facilities.
- From 2007-2008, a new indoor arena was built and abutting property bought to develop after-school programs.
- See
Overview of Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm
- "Challenge accepted: 'Unlimited' program saves itself by buying the farm - literally," Andover Townsman, December 13, 2001, p. 1.
- "Therapy for kids gets financial lift: Ironstone fills saddlebags with Banknorth's $10K gift," Andover Townsman, February 17, 2005.
- 'Special ride for Special Olympians: Ironstone Farm, riders ready for preliminary," Eagle Tribune, September 19, 2005.
- "New riding ring means year-round therapy, lessons," Andover Townsman, June 14, 2007, p. 6.
- "A day for medals, horses and fun: Special Olympics held at Ironstone Farm," Eagle Tribune, November 8, 2007.
- "Challenge Unlimited's champion honored: O'Brien recognized for lifetime of helping children with disabilities," Eagle Tribune, May 23, 2008.
--Leslie 18:25, February 29, 2012 (EST)
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