About Us www.rideawish.com
Leigh Aiken is highly skilled in recognizing an individual’s special needs. She has a unique background that qualifies her for the role of a therapeutic riding instructor.
Born and raised in Georgia, Leigh graduated from a local High School in Marietta. She went on to gain her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Services at Auburn University. Additionally, she received a certificate in American Sign Language. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she rode on the collegiate equestrian team and competed at a national level.
With the combination of personal experience and advanced education, Leigh is able to cater to a variety of people with many types of disabilities.
Leigh recognizes the impact that family, friends, medical doctors and/or therapists have in an individual's success in life. Also, trained horses and certified instructors can be used as aids to treat a blend of cognitive, physical and/or emotional complications. All of these elements are joined for a participant with special needs in a therapeutic horse riding program.
Now her desire is to relay hope to others in need of an improvement in life.
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While striving to increase physical, cognitive, and emotional strength, instructors use horses to improve the individuals self-confidence and sense of well being.
How to contact us: Leigh Aiken (Director)
Business Address: 14770 Wood Road Alpharetta GA 30004
Cell: 404 457 8518
e-mail: info@rideawish.com