Celebrating 33 Years of Serving the TriState Area
PREMIER ACCREDITED
CENTER WITH PATH
Dear Friend,
Maryland Horse
Discovery Center
This past year Freedom Hills TRP served over 300 students with disabilities.
Honorary Board
Fred Stone
Executive Director
Renee S. Dixon, BSES
It is hard to pick a favorite student because I love them all. One of my favorite moments is
putting Jeremiah on our pony Heidi. Jeremiah is now 18 months old. His Grandmother
brings him for lessons. Jeremiah was born blind and mentally challenged. That does not
matter to Heidi as Jeremiah sits on Heidi’s back. Heidi cannot see the “Big Smile” on
Jeremiah’s Face but Heidi can hear the laughter. She knows Jeremiah is having a great
time.
Directors
Three O’clock comes around and in walks a group of young teenagers
from Upper Bay Counseling. When they first came many were very timid
around the horses. The students have been hurt emotionally and
physically in the past. In their minds they are thinking, “can we trust this
place”. Six weeks later Martena is confidently riding Nina around the
riding ring. She says “Miss Renee, can we trot now.” Her counselor
confides in me how she has seen Martena and the other nine children
blossom over the summer. Ryan even told her he has learned to think
before acting out, which now keeps him out of trouble.
Victoria Hucker, President
Sara Clark,, Vice President
Roger Hucker, P.E.Treasurer
Patrick Dixon, Secretary
Renée Dixon, BSES
Valerie Falcion
Krystal Grecko
Michael Halter Esq
Lisa Nurnberger
Advisory Board
Dr. Jane Fassinger, V.M.D
Karl Fockler Esq
Dr. Susan Gell
Chick Hamm
Dr. John Lee Jr., D.V.M.
Dr. William Riddle Jr., V.M.D., Ph.D.
John Wallach
Instructors
Renée S. Dixon, B.S.E.S.
PATH Advanced Instructor
American Riding Instructor, Certified
Level II
Centered Riding, Certified Level III
Parelli Certified
Substitute Instructors are all
PATH Registered
Sara Clark, Krystal Greco
Virginia Mentrack BSES
When we return from taking our Veterans from Perry Point on a trail ride
they are elated for all of the skills they have learned, how nice it was to
get out of the hospital and enjoy the peaceful walk in the woods. Many of
these individuals suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Through
being at the farm they have learned some skills to help them as they go
through life.
As we prepare for our annual auction I pray that you will find it in your heart to support The
Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program as we do all we can to help people with
disabilities. There are numerous ways you can help: Become an Auction Sponsor, Take
out an ad in our program, Fill a Table or Donate an Auction Item.
May God Bless you for your generosity.
Sincerely,
Renee S. Dixon
Port Deposit
Chamber of Commerc
"Where Freedom Is Just A Ride Over The Hill"
P.O. Box 222 - Port Deposit, MD 21904 - (410) 378-3817
www.freedomhills.org
Freedom Hills is an equal opportunity system. The system's policies, programs and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State
laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, and handicap.