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"Special
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HALTER, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to
helping special needs children, teens and adults through pet therapy.
The miniature horse training program for special needs children is the
core of HALTER organization. HALTER provides special needs
children an opportunity to train, show and love a miniature horse. In
addition to the over 50 miniature horses at the HALTER facility, HALTER uses, rabbits, cats, sheep and goats in their pet therapy program.
HALTER also assists at risk teens by providing an opportunity to
learn and work with animals.
A sports educational and recreational
riding program is currently available for toddlers and children. Riding
programs for all ages is scheduled to begin in 2003.
HALTER
is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization located in the Houston,
Texas metropolitan area. HALTER relies on
tax deductible gifts to maintain its facilities and operate its
programs.

Mission
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The
Kids &
The Horses |
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To use animals,
especially miniature horses, to provide support and enhance the lives of others.
This non-profit corporation was founded in August 2001 to train miniature
horses as Pet Therapy animals for use by Special Needs children.
HALTER actively participates in programs designed to meet the needs of
children to help them live fuller, happier lives.
HALTER also assists at-risk teenagers
by offering opportunities to participate in training and riding
programs. These programs improve self confidence, while allowing
the opportunity for the participants to help others. As an
extension of the at-risk teen program, HALTER provides a supportive,
constructive environment for teenagers with court appointed
community service to complete their hours of obligation.
HALTER,
Inc. is an equal opportunity
organization. It does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, income or handicap.
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